Our high-end products as well as our exclusive french drain installation methods allow us to offer you an efficient, durable and easy-to-maintain system that keeps your home safe from water infiltration problems. Our installations are done using a four-inch BNQ pipe specifically drilled and approved by Groupe Durasec.
French drain installation
Trust Groupe Durasec, from the inspection to the installation of your French drain
NEW HOUSE
AT DURASEC, WE INSTALL COMPLETE AND HIGH-PERFORMING DRAINAGE SYSTEMS.
No perforation is present on the top, allowing to prevent fine dirt, dust particles and small rocks from obstructing the pipe. Two rows of half-inch holes are located on each side. No membrane clutters the outside of the pipe. The installation is done with a laser level to give the drain optimal efficiency. For its entire working life, the French drain will remain level.
INFO FROM THE PROS:
A four-inch interior pipe installed on a level will automatically have a four-inch slope.
Steps for installation according to Groupe Durasec standards:
- Laying a geotextile membrane #GT142 in the bottom of the excavation beside the footing.
- Installation of BNQ four-inch pipe with setting up brackets by laser leveling.
- Setting up the stone on the drain.
- Laying a geotextile membrane #GT142 on top of the stone.
EXISTING HOUSE
TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE FRENCH DRAIN:
The installation of a French drain is not only essential but has also been mandatory in Quebec since 1955. A French drain consists of a drainage pipe that is installed around a building. If correctly installed, it offers undeniable usefulness and efficiency.
- It drains the water present around foundation walls
- It prevents water from accumulating around foundation walls
- It contributes in preventing water from infiltrating foundation walls
The water collected in the drain is then redirected to a catch basin, also known as a drainage sump, which discharges water from the building’s drainage system. A high-quality French drain that is correctly installed and is in good condition is essential in protecting your home and property from moisture and infiltrations. Damage due to poor drainage is one of the most common hidden defects when purchasing real estate property.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOUR FRENCH DRAIN BE CHECKED?
The lifespan of a French drain is about 30 years, but it can be shortened considerably if it was improperly installed, if it is clogged or damaged, or if it falls subject to an iron ochre problem. To check your French drain, we perform camera inspections to determine its condition and determine whether it should simply be cleaned or required being changed. We will install inspection chimneys, which offer double advantages. Not only do they make regular checks possible at a low cost, they also help in periodic cleanings and maintenance of your drain. The type of drain we use, as well as our installation method are the same as in a new home context, without the use of the laser level.
INFO FROM THE PROS:
A four-inch interior pipe installed on a level will automatically have a four-inch slope.
Steps for installation according to Groupe Durasec standards:
- Laying of a geotextile membrane #GT142 in the bottom of the excavation beside the footing.
- Installation of BNQ four-inch pipe with supports put in place by laser leveling.
- Placing the stone on the drain.
- Placing a geotextile membrane #GT142 on top of the stone.
French drain
maintenance
TO ENSURE OPTIMAL EFFICIENCY
French drains should be cleaned every year when iron ochre bacteria are present. During this process, it’s possible and practical to verify with the help of a camera that the cleaning process is complete (for a small fee). The cleaning process is carried out with 3,500-pounds of water pressure. Our specialists will also advise you if French drain repairs are necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the system.
EASY-TO-INSPECT CHIMNEYS FOR EASY MAINTENANCE
Installing easy-to-inspect chimneys means not having to dig up the drain just to inspect and clean it. It’s a process that will save you time and money when future work is done and offers reassurance on the effectiveness and proper functioning of your drains. Chimney viewers are each set up in a strategic place. The cover, equipped with a net, is also easy to manipulate.
INTERIOR DRAIN
IN CERTAIN PROBLEMATIC CASES, IT’S POSSIBLE THAT THE SOLUTION IS TO INSTALL AN INTERIOR FRENCH DRAIN.
Case number 1:
The building has one or two shared walls and we want to connect the exterior back and/or front drain to a single catch basin to allow water to be evacuated.
Case number 2:
The building is located on a sloping street, and water is coming from a neighboring home whose basement floor is more elevated than our building.
Certifications
and warranties
