Landscape Irrigation - Drainage Pipe
About Drainage Pipes
Introduction
| Every landscape needs a good landscape drainage system which is comprised of several different components. One of the main components featured in a landscape drainage system is a drainage pipe. Drainage pipes play an important role throughout landscape drainage systems therefore they need to be a sturdy and long lasting material. Water caught by the system run through the drainage pipes and is transferred to a proffered area. |
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There are many different types of drainage pipes which can be used throughout a drainage system. Each type has their advantages and disadvantages for residential applications. Drainage pipes are generally installed underground.
Diameter of Drainage Pipes
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Drainage pipes are rigid and flexible. On residential property applications smaller pipes are recommended to be used. There diameter will range from 4 inches to 12 inches depending on your properties and drainage systems requirements. The diameter of drainage pipe most homeowners will use on their properties should be determined by the size and locations of all drainage system components. Small diameter drainage pipes are easily installed into the ground of your home especially where space is restricted. Small diameter drainage pipes are also suited to shallow installations because they are easily hidden in the ground. |
Drainage Pipe Materials
The most common material used for drainage pipes is plastic. But there are many different types of plastics in which pipes are made from. They include; polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and high density polyethylene. Each type of plastic drainage pipe is highly durable and long lasting and suited to under ground installations. Most plumbers will commonly use on of the mention plastics for a landscape drainage system.
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There are also other types of materials which are used to produce drainage pipes and they include; aluminum, concrete, corrugated iron and steel. They types of pipes are used for commercial and industrial drainage applications. They can also be used on farming properties and rural applications because of their heavy duty attributes.
Drainage Pipe Couplings
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Drainage pipe couplings are used to connect one type of drainage pipe to another pipe without any leakages. They are available in solid and rigid textures to suit the type of drainage pipe you have installed. It is always recommended that persons who are installing drainage pipe couplings check and make sure that the attachment is firmly in place and steady because on of the most common failures of drainage systems is poorly installed drainage pipe couplings. To minimize the amount of pipe couplings on your drainage system installation you should choose longer length pipes. |
Drainage Pipe Anchors
| Drainage pipe anchors should always be used on properties with drainage systems which are installed on steep slopes. The drainage pipe anchors will support the drainage pipes where they bend because the force of water flowing down hill is pretty fierce and can cause major problems throughout the drainage system such as back flow. Drainage pipe anchors can not be purchased separately they need to be built to suit the under ground requirements and the support which your drainage pipes need will also judge how it will be built. |
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