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Old 07-01-2005, 09:17 PM   #20 (permalink)
dholly
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Default Re: French Drain Project.

The trench width should be no wider than what is represented in the attached table, except as necessary to construct the trench or install the pipe. According to ASTM D 2321, the trench width should be no wider than what is required to safely and conveniently compact backfill material on either side of the pipe. As I understand it, in clay soils you do not want to make wider trenches, rather, you will need additional drain line laterals. More info HERE.
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