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 04-13-2006, 12:44 Post: 127659
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I am in the process of building a new house and the soil is classified as Faywood-nicholson soils, which has 8 - 12" of topsoil, then 7 - 21" of dark yellowish brown silt loam, then 21 - 27" of yellowish brown silty clay loam, then 27 - 39" of dark yellowish brown silty clay loam listed as firm, compact, and brittle. There is also a fragipan about 28".

As can be expected the soil dosen't drain very well except on slopes and will hold moisture long after the surface has dried.

I have been advised to install drain tile, using 4" preforated plastic pipe, in parallel runs spaced about 40ft on center. I have natural drainage towards the rear of my property to which I could extend the drain tile and let it empty.

What advice do those of you have that have experience with a similar situation. I would assume the tile would need to be installed below the fragipan.

Thanks for any assistance you can provide. Dave






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Thanks Murf, it makes sense to install the tile above the fragipan. What about the spacing, does that sound reasonable? Dave






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Murf,
My land is gently rolling, if you look at my pictures 5 & 6 you will get a good idea.

Thanks for your help. Dave






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