RileyinTX
New Member
Hello,
I have been reading a while, but now I have a question that hasn't been previously answered.
I have a 3' deep x 2' wide x 2' length concrete hole in my backyard right next to the driveway. It is covered with a drainage grate and has a pipe sticking out the back about 6" down. Clearly, it helps with drainage. I am wondering about the design of this system. Does anyone know what it is called? It seems to work fine except during heavy downpours where it gets behind. Why isn't there any holes drilled in the bottom of it? Should I drill holes in the bottom to help with drainage? The hole is filled with dirt (which I dug out to investigate), but the dirt (which ends just below the pipe) gets into the pipe and clogs it. Can I put something over the dirt (like landscape fabric) to keep the dirt out of the pipe?
Just looking for advice.
I have been reading a while, but now I have a question that hasn't been previously answered.
I have a 3' deep x 2' wide x 2' length concrete hole in my backyard right next to the driveway. It is covered with a drainage grate and has a pipe sticking out the back about 6" down. Clearly, it helps with drainage. I am wondering about the design of this system. Does anyone know what it is called? It seems to work fine except during heavy downpours where it gets behind. Why isn't there any holes drilled in the bottom of it? Should I drill holes in the bottom to help with drainage? The hole is filled with dirt (which I dug out to investigate), but the dirt (which ends just below the pipe) gets into the pipe and clogs it. Can I put something over the dirt (like landscape fabric) to keep the dirt out of the pipe?
Just looking for advice.