French drains don t require an inlet or outlet and they can run across any part of your yard though it makes.
Clay tile french drain.
Other terms you might see include footing tile weeping tile perimeter drain perforated drain and foundation drain.
A french drain is a trench filled with a perforated pipe and gravel that allows water to drain naturally from your yard.
Drain tile is the term most commonly used today but in some regions of the country such agricultural drainage systems are still referred to as french drains.
French drain footing tile weeping tile clay tile tiling system perforated drain foundation drain and rubble drain to name a few.
Other names for drain tile although drain tile is a common term used interchangeably it is often referred to as.
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.
A french drain is a gravel filled underground tunnel that contains a perforated pipe.
Henry f french no doubt read about john johnston s experiments in farm drainage.
In 1835 john johnston received several sample horseshoe shaped clay tile from scotland.