French drains - British Standards?

David,

I think the British Standard is BS5489.

This link may be of use.

http://www.fao.org/docrep/T0521E/T0521E0k.htm

Justyn.

Would that not be French Standard?

H

H,

"French Drains" is a generic term. A proper french drain is basically a trench infilled with gravel etc, and then turfed over. Their used to channel away moisture, and especially uslefull if your neighbours garden is higher than yours.

This link will give you a good insight.

http://landscaping.about.com/cs/lazylandscaping/ht/French_drains.htm

Justyn.

Thanks Justyn never heard of them before.

Howard

Thanks Justyn - very helpful information contained in the link.

Cheers,

David

Dont know about British standards but lots of helpful info here; http://www.pavingexpert.com/home.htm
Larry