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Dave5264 · 11-03-2009, 01:23 PM

Yes, there will be all new footing going in for sure, lots of research on that. The issue is the underlying material --- pure blue clay that doesnt drain well, and turns to mush in the spring if not drained off well.

putting in the footing material and harrowing etc is the easy part. its building the underlying foundational base so that it stays dry, doesnt pool water or get soggy, but still stays safe for sure footing is the trick.

I will have to drain it, and im leaning towards Mike's idea. the issue now is what to dig my perimiter trench with....

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Dave5264 Silver Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Near North Ontario Canada Posts: 170	Re: Digging a Drainage ditch (Shallow & Narrow) Yes, there will be all new footing going in for sure, lots of research on that. The issue is the underlying material --- pure blue clay that doesnt drain well, and turns to mush in the spring if not drained off well. putting in the footing material and harrowing etc is the easy part. its building the underlying foundational base so that it stays dry, doesnt pool water or get soggy, but still stays safe for sure footing is the trick. I will have to drain it, and im leaning towards Mike's idea. the issue now is what to dig my perimiter trench with.... __________________ My Toys & Interests: Montana 5264 4wd Tractor with FEL 1991 Corvette Convertible 2007 DODGE HEMI RAM Mega Cab Variety of Vintage Muscle Sleds Arctic Cat 650 v2 ATV Bombardier Outlander 400 MAX Gretsch 5120 Electromatic Hollow Body Guitar