We have damp issues on one of our walls. Outside, is a French drain with gravel (fairly old though so could do with cleaning out and refreshing). It doesn't lead to a drain at either end from what i can see from the surface.
Surely this is just a holding place for water to collect next to the wall? I've never been convinced by French drains, especially when it doesn't appear to be draining anywhere?!
What would the best solution to this be? Relocating a drain would be difficult as there's nothing nearby. Maybe just removing it and back filling with concrete? I need to check the fall of the alley way if doing this.
Any tips would be appreciated.
Surely this is just a holding place for water to collect next to the wall? I've never been convinced by French drains, especially when it doesn't appear to be draining anywhere?!
What would the best solution to this be? Relocating a drain would be difficult as there's nothing nearby. Maybe just removing it and back filling with concrete? I need to check the fall of the alley way if doing this.
Any tips would be appreciated.