Channel drains also called trench drains are long narrow drains used for surface drainage of hardscapes.
Basement trench drain.
Channel drains collect and convey water to drain pipes which carry the water downstream to discharge with a pop up emitter or to percolate into the ground with a dry well or infiltration trench.
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Drill holes in block.
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That means a 1 foot drop for every 100 feet of length.
Remove the soil beneath with a shovel.
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Use a pickaxe or a jackhammer to break through the floor of the basement.
Dig out the floor of your basement along the path of the drain.
Also place your drain about 6 feet away from the foundation else it will pull water toward your house.
Your trench should maintain a 1 grade.
Holes in each block core and into each mortar joint figure a.
Drill the holes as close to the footings as you can.
Whatever depth you choose remember to account for the downward slope.
The trench in which you place the drain should be about 8 inches or 20 cm wide and 18 inches or 45 cm deep.
This type of drain is located along the interior perimeter of the basement and lies below floor level.
Deeper soil is more compact and will better funnel water to your perforated pipe.
If your waterproofing basement walls are made from concrete block drill 1 in.