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Can I do a French drain with just gravel?

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Constructing a French drain using only gravel without a perforated pipe can work for very short distances or minimal water volumes, but it is generally inadequate for heavy drainage. A perforated pipe provides an open channel with significantly higher flow capacity, ensuring water moves rapidly and efficiently away from the problem area without bogging down in the stone bed.
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