Perforated-drainage-pipe-Weep-Tiles.pdf

1. USES AND APPLICATION
• Mainly used for the drainage system
• Primary function is “collection” and “distribution”
• Located along your home’s footing and around its
inner and outer edge
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2. A D V A N T A G E S & D I S A D V A N T A G E S
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• Lightweight
• Availability in Wide range of sizes
• Highly chemical and corrosion resistant
providing a long service life
• Unaffected by freeze-thaw cycles
• Corrugated profile
• Weeping tile installation provides you a
moisture-free, clean and dry foundation.
• Clogging
• Harder to clear when clogged
https://www.fixyourwaterybasement.com/weeping-tile/

3. METHODOLOGY
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STEP 1 – DIG A TRENCH STEP 3 – LAY THE PIPE
STEP 2 – POUR THE GRAVEL STEP 4 – BACKFILL THE TRENCH
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4. METHODOLOGY
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https://basementtechnologiescalgary.com/weeping-tile-calgary.php
https://basementtechnologiescalgary.com/weeping-tile-calgary.php
https://eastcoastwaterproofing.ca/services/drain-
tile-repair-replacement/

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BACKFILL AND COMPACTION
“ Backfill and compaction are essential for safeguarding the
pipeline against the internal and external stresses it
experiences during its service life.”
https://www.uswaterproofing.com/learning-center/foundation-
waterproofing-basics-exterior-drain-tile
• Area to be backfilled has been
inspected
• Pipes have been installed in accordance
with drawings
• Backfill material shall be placed in
uniform layers (Lifts)
Proper measures for Backfilling of soil
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If the backfill is constructed
improperly during the pipe
installation process:
• premature maintenance
• replacement of the pipeline.
https://drayden.com/forms/basement.pdf
Weeping tiles can last for decades.
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7. PROPER MEASURES FOR COMPACTION OF SOIL
Fill material in trench shall be compacted in layers to a stable
condition.
• Fill materials should carefully compact.
• Maintain optimum moisture content during backfill and
compaction
• Determine the appropriate compactor equipment and
number of passes.
o Type of soil,
o Placement of Water/moisture content
o lift thickness
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8. HAND-HELD COMPACTORS
Vibrating plate compactors
for granular soils
https://tomahawk-power.com/blogs/articles/top-10-tools-for-
compacting-soil
https://tomahawk-power.com/products/5-5-hp-honda-powered-
gas-plate-compactor-tamper-for-asphalt-soil-compaction
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Rammer or Impact type
for cohesive soils

9. • Can damage the pipes
• Soil prone to erosion
If the backfill is
improperly compacted
https://multiquip.co.uk/knowledgebase/soil-compaction-handbook/
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10. LOGISTICS
• The Home Depot
Product Brand: RELN, MOLE-Pipe
• Lowe’s Home Improvement
Product Brand: Big “O”
• Rona Home and Garden
Product Brand: RELN, MOLE-Pipe, Big “O”
• Canadian Tire
Product Brand: MOLE-Pipe
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11. Product Description:
A.)4 inch X 8 ft. Perforated
Drain Pipe
Cost: $19.98 / each
B.)4 inch X 12 ft. Perforated
Drain Pipe
Cost: $21.99 / each
Product Description:
A.)4 in. x 20 ft. Perforated
Pipe with Sock
Cost: $51.50 / each
B.) 4 in. x 52 ft. Perforated
Pipe with Sock
Cost: $78.48 / each
Product Description:
A.) 4 In. x 50 Ft. Solid Pipe
B.) 4 inch X 100 ft.
Perforated Drain Pipe
Cost: $139.00 / roll
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/PERFORATED
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EXTERIOR DRAIN
TILE OR FOOTING
DRAIN COSTS:
https://homeguide.com/costs/drainage-system-installation-
cost?fbclid=IwAR3DyWwM1sZhCU0eqP1Hl0MeLhaMRrtoDDO-qvUxisZk1-bsPMDl_o2-Lyk#weeping
• Excavation depth
• Foundation repairs
• Waterproofing
• Removing or working
around landscaping
• Size of the house
• Type of weeping tiles

13. REFERENCE
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tile/
• Child, G. (2020, March 24). The perforated drain pipe and what you need to know. Coastal
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perforated-drain-pipe-and-what-you-need-to-know/
• Conterra Foundation and Repair Ltd. (n.d.). Signs of Weeping Tile Problems in Hamilton,
Ontario. Retrieved September 25, 2022, from https://conterrafoundation.ca/blog/signs-of-
weeping-tile-problems-in-hamilton-ontario.html
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Basement? WE have the answer for YOU! Retrieved September 25, 2022, from
https://www.fixyourwaterybasement.com/weeping-tile/
• Fortner, B. (2017, May 17). Two common compaction mistakes, and how to avoid them. Two
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https://blog.bartellglobal.com/two-common-compaction-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them
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foundation-for-your-home/
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importance-of-proper-foundation-drainage-around-your-home
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14. THANK YOU
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