It is also sometimes referred to as a french drain because this drainage method was popularized by henry french of concord massachusetts back in the 1800 s.
Clay tile french drain.
Many years ago actual clay tiles were used to divert water and the name has stuck even though tiles are no longer used but rather perforated pipes.
In 1835 john johnston received several sample horseshoe shaped clay tile from scotland.
Depending on the size of your yard and the scale of your drainage issue you can purchase the pipes and equipment to create a french drain yourself.
Other names for drain tile although drain tile is a common term used interchangeably it is often referred to as.
French drain footing tile weeping tile clay tile tiling system perforated drain foundation drain and rubble drain to name a few.
A french drain is a trench filled with a perforated pipe and gravel that allows water to drain naturally from your yard.
Other terms you might see include footing tile weeping tile perimeter drain perforated drain and foundation drain.
Henry f french no doubt read about john johnston s experiments in farm drainage.
French drains don t require an inlet or outlet and they can run across any part of your yard though it makes.