Step 3 – Lay Your GravelĬover your drain tile with at least 3 feet of some sort of filter media, like round washed gravel, 1 to 1½ inches in size. Apply sealant to be sure there are no leaks within each connection. Lay this tile in the trench dug out next to your footer, using corner fittings to navigate around your house. Your drain tile should be about 4 inches or so in diameter. If you can’t find drain tile, or it is not within your price range, you can drill holes through PVC pipe. Step 2 – Lay Your Drain Tileĭrain tile is essentially piping with perforations or holes punched into the top. This will reduce the water table (the level of collected water underground) below the level of your basement floor. When you reach the footer, dig to 5 or 6 inches down the side of it.

If possible, rent digging equipment expressly for this type of work, or you can use simple shovels and hoes. Digging to the footer can be difficult, which why it is best done immediately after completing a footer.

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