French Drains, Surface Drains, and Channel Drains are the three main ingredients of residential and business Drainage Systems. Simply put, French Drains are used in large areas, Surface Drains are used in smaller areas and Channel Drains are used in and across Cement.
Our Drainage Systems utilize French Drains, Surface Drains, Channel Drains, and Sump Pumps. Sprinkler Systems installed by CMG use Rain Bird or Hunter Sprinkler Parts. With over 20 years of experience we provide top quality Sprinkler Systems, French Drains, Drainage Systems, and Sprinkler Repair.CMG has done a lot of work recently in Edmond, Oklahoma City and Norman, here are some Photos.
21 Years of Service in Central Oklahoma!
- Solid Drain Pipe Running from French Drain in Back Yard
- Installing Curb Outlet for French Drain in Oklahoma City
- Finished Curb Outlet for French Drain
- Installing Solid 4 Inch Drain Pipe Between French Drain and Curb
- French Drain Pipe running to curb outlet in Oklahoma City.
CMG Services all of Central Oklahoma including: Norman, Moore, Edmond, Yukon, Mustang, Oklahoma City, Midwest City, Del City, Blanchard, Newcastle, Purcell and Chickasha.
- Drainage System Installation in Norman
Since 1993 we have gained a lot of experience addressing drainage problems. Drainage problems can be complicated. The solution is not always clear to the untrained eye. CMG has redone or overhauled many drainage systems that were installed by, "weekend warriors, a brother-in-law, or a landscaping company that also installs drains." They all can install Drainage Systems, Just not very well. CMG has over 20 years of experience Diagnosing Drainage Problems. This ensures that a Drainage System that we install won't have Drain Pipes that are too small, or Surface Drains installed where French Drains Should be placed, or Exit Points that allow water to Stand and become stagnant. The above examples are just three of many "Pit - Falls" that our experienced Drainage System Experts can easily avoid.
- Surface Drain installed in Oklahoma City
CMG Sprinkler and Drain, -- Over 20 years of keeping water away from foundations, Keeping water off of driveways, and Keeping Water from standing on sidewalks every time it rains. Our Drainage Systems utilize: French Drains -- 3 inch, 4 inch, and 6 inch
Surface Drains, 4 inch, 6 inch, and 12 inch
Channel Drains, 2 inch, and 4 inch
Sump Pumps 3/4 horse to two horse
Servicing Central Oklahoma including: Oklahoma City, Norman, Edmond, Yukon, Mustang, Newcastle, Midwest City, Del City, Moore, Blanchard, Choctaw, and all surrounding areas.
Its spring again and already its hot and dry. If you have been thinking of installing a new Lawn Sprinkler System, CMG can help. We have installed Sprinkler Systems since 1993. CMG designed Sprinkler Systems are self draining and fully automatic. We can install any brand of sprinkler parts available, but we prefer "Rain Bird or Hunter." CMG can also install Rain/Freeze Sensors on new or existing Sprinkler Systems.
- French Drain March 2011
- Keep water off your driveway with a channel drain by CMG.
CMG Sprinklers and Drains can help with Drainage Problems in and around your home or business. If you have water standing in the wrong place after a hard rain, a Drainage System can be a great solution! If your sidewalk turns into a moat after a storm, or if your back yard floods from run-off from your neighbor's roof give CMG a call.
CMG can quickly diagnose your Drainage Problems and provide a solution. We incorporate several types of Drains in our Drainage System depending on the Drainage Problem. CMG installs: French Drain, Surface Drain, Channel Drains, Basin Drains, Trench Drains, and Sump pumps.
We install Drains in lots of places including, Yards, Flower Beds, Driveways, Sidewalks, and next to Swimming Pools.
Just what is a "French Drain?" Many times people incorrectly use the phrase, "French Drain," to apply to many different types of Drains that could be used in a Drainage System. The term is widely used and many times incorrectly connected to "Surface Drains," or "Channel Drains."
A Surface Drain has a grate that sits on top of a basin. The basin is underground. A Drain Pipe is connected underground to an outlet on the Drain Basin. Storm-Water Drains through the grate into the Drain Basin. Once in the Drain Basin, water travels out of the basin through a Drain Pipe. The Storm-Water continues downhill in an underground Drain Pipe to an exit point.
THIS IS NOT A FRENCH DRAIN!
A Surface Drain may come in many different shapes or sizes. The Drain Grate may be round or square. Here is a picture of a common Surface Drain.
A Channel Drain is a type of Surface Drain and many times is installed in concrete across sidewalks or driveways.
A French Drain is completely different from a Surface Drain. A basic French Drain consists of a Perforated Drain Pipe in the bottom of a trench. The Drain Pipe should have a neoprene sock around the Perforated Drain Pipe. This is to ensure that the Drain Pipe does not become clogged.
The dirt that was taken out to make the trench is hauled away. It is replaced by some type of small stone or gravel depending on what is desired or available. I prefer crushed 1 inch lime stone. It is the most economical option in my area. Pea Gravel or some other type of small stone can work just as well. The lime-stone or gravel is placed in the trench on top of the perforated Drain Pipe and filled all the way to the surface (ground level). In some cases where the French Drain needs to be deep or is being placed in sandy soil, a special trench liner must be placed in the trench before the perforated Drain Pipe or the Gravel are installed. This helps maintain the integrity of the trench over time. It also increases the cost of the French Drain and the amount of time to install it. I install a trench liner in a French Drain about 20% of the time. Most of the time a liner in not needed.
- French Drain March 2011
A French Drain is designed to handle a large volume of water and cover a large area. The Drain is anyplace the trench goes. It has many applications and can be used in many situations. It can be installed by itself or incorporated into a Drainage System with Surface Drains or Gutter Down-Spouts connected to it.
The main downfall of a French Drain is that they, for the most part aren't very pretty. They don't look very nice in a yard once they are completed.
Depending on the area the French Drain is installed and the type of grass around the French Drain, will dictate whether grass grows over the lime stone. Grass can grow up and through the gravel in the French Drain over time eventually covering the gravel. This is Ok. It won't have a measurable effect on the performance of the drain.
DONT COVER THE GRAVEL IN THE FRENCH DRAIN WITH DIRT. THE FRENCH DRAIN WON'T WORK IF THE TRENCH IS CLOGGED WITH DIRT. DON'T EVEN INSTALL IT IF YOU ARE GOING TO COVER IT UP WITH DIRT.
DECORATIVE STONE CAN BE USED TO COVER A FRENCH DRAIN AND THEY LOOK GREAT AND LAST A LIFETIME.
French Drain Installation -- French Drains are designed to do a lot of things. If you have an area that has unwanted water standing in it or running across it, a French Drain can be the answer. A French Drain is a trench that runs across the Drainage Problem Area. A French Drain Pipe is placed in the bottom of the trench. The French Drain Pipe is perforated with thousands of small holes. In most cases the Drain Pipe has a nylon soc around the pipe to act as a filter for the French Drain. The French Drain trench is then filled with some type of small rock or stone. CMG typically uses crushed 1 inch Lime Stone to cover the French Drain Pipe. The dirt that was dug out of the trench is taken away or spread out around the French Drain. The Lime Stone replaces the dirt and fills the French Drain Trench all the way to the surface.
When water come in contact with the French Drain, it seeps down through the stones and into the French Drain Pipe. It then flows through the Drain Pipe to the exit point. Typically a French Drain will have two possible exit points. The First is called a "Pop-Up Emitter." It is a Green Lid on top of a release basin for the French Drain.
The second type of Exit Point for a French Drain is a "Curb Fitting." The Curb Fitting is installed through the curb going out into the street. The French Drain Pipe runs to the Curb. The curb is cut out and the Curb Fitting is cemented through the Curb.
French Drains are designed to move large amounts of water. A French Drain moves water away from the Drainage Problem area from the Surface like a large Surface Drain,
But also below ground, or sub surface. Most people don't take into
account the water that flows to a problem area underground. Sub surface
water flow is not eliminated by a Surface Drain. A French Drain can move away water that is below the surface of the ground and drain away water that is on the surface.
French Drain Installation -- French Drains are designed to do a lot of things. If you have an area that has unwanted water standing in it or running across it, a French Drain can be the answer. A French Drain is a trench that runs across the Drainage Problem Area. A French Drain Pipe is placed in the bottom of the trench. The French Drain Pipe is perforated with thousands of small holes. In most cases the Drain Pipe has a nylon soc around the pipe to act as a filter for the French Drain. The French Drain trench is then filled with some type of small rock or stone. CMG typically uses crushed 1 inch Lime Stone to cover the French Drain Pipe. The dirt that was dug out of the trench is taken away or spread out around the French Drain. The Lime Stone replaces the dirt and fills the French Drain Trench all the way to the surface.
- Large 6 Inch French Drain Installed in Norman
- Popup Emitter to release water from a Drainage System in Yukon.
- Installing a Curb Fitting for a French Drain in Edmond
- French Drains Can Look Great!
- CMG installs Drainage Systems for home owners and Realtors who are in the process of selling a home. Sometimes a Drainage System must be installed before closing. We are more than happy to help!
- This concludes,"French Drains Oklahoma City, Drainage Systems, Surface Drains.
Sprinkler System Contractor in Oklahoma City --- CMG Sprinklers and Drains started 2014 with a Sprinkler System installation in South Oklahoma City. The home owner had well water for the Sprinkler System. The Well-Pump was a 1 and a half horse Well-Pump. This size Pump is very good for Sprinkler Systems. It is not too big and not too small. CMG can install Sprinkler Systems with Pumps as small as 3/4 horse. We also install Sprinkler Systems connected to any standard residential water meter up to two inch.
When connecting to the Well-Pump, we installed a Back-Flow Valve and a Master Valve. The Back-Flow valve ensures that water can only flow from the Well to the Sprinkler System. It can't flow from the Sprinkler System to the well. This ensures that the Well Water will stay safe and pure.
- Sprinkler Valve installation in Edmond
Next, we installed a Master Valve. A Master Valve is always a "Must" for any Sprinkler System. A Master Valve allows a Sprinkler System to: 1. Drain Automatically Under Ground. 2. Makes sure there are no pressurized Sprinkler Pipes EXCEPT WHEN THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS RUNNING. 3. Provides a "Fail-Safe" for the customer if something goes wrong with the Sprinkler System. If you have water shooting up in the air or have a leak of any kind all you do is turn the Sprinkler Controller to, "OFF", and it will stop. If it was installed by CMG, then you call us. A Master Valve ensures that you will not have water running down the hill while you are waiting for service. Also, THE WATER GOING TO YOUR HOUSE WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH YOUR SPRINKLER SYSTEM. EVERYTHING INSIDE YOUR HOME WILL WORK PERFECTLY. ( WASHER, DISHWASHER SINK, etc.)
- Back-Flow Valve installation in Norman
- Surface Drain installed in Oklahoma City
CMG also installs Drainage Systems, and provides expert Sprinkler Repair. If you live in Edmond and need a French Drain, Or if you live in Norman and are having trouble with your Sprinkler System Controller, or if you live in Yukon and need a Surface Drain, Give CMG a Call.
405-226-0629 cmgsprinklers@hotmail.com
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