Hi everyone, new member here. I'm in Houston TX, currently in the middle of a pool build about to pour the slab. I'm having a bit of a disagreement with my builder in regards to the channel drain he's trying to use. In Houston, we get massive downpours several times per year. Channel drain is approx 1.75" wide and runs directly against the foundation of my house. There's also 1 gutter downspout that handles most of the water from the back of my roof. The contractor just butted all the joints together and cut in the 45* angles, which some have approx 1/4" gaps in them. When I fill the drain with water, it doesn't even make it end to end, it flows out of all the joints. When I brought this issue up to the builder, he said it would be fine once the concrete is poured because it will seal the joints up and what little water gets out won't matter and won't affect the foundation. HMMM. I've attached some pictures of the issues I'm talking about, the standing water is from running the hose down the end for 30 secs. I'd really appreciate input/advice if the builder is correct and this is pretty standard practice, but to me it seems very shoddy....
Need help with pool channel drain against foundation/drainage issues
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My request at this point is to run a minimum 4" drain such as the NDS channel drain approx 3' from foundation (3' closer to pool) have the pool and foundation sloping into the 4" drain. This seems to me the easiest and most effective way to correct the issue at this point...I appreciate anyone's advice/input.
-Kevin
-Kevin
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- Jul 21, 2013
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- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
That is more like what I would want.
I want a drain away from the house. And I want a drain that can be opened and cleaned. And sufficient size to carry away water from a large storm.
This is what my PB used. NDS Pro Series 5 in. x 40 in. Channel Drain and Grate Kit with End Outlet-864G - The Home Depot
You can take the top off to clean out but mine after 4+ years have never really been dirty. I do like your PB placement against the foundation though. IMO it is the last drainage point before your house. I do agree with you that something bigger might be needed but what he has used does have plenty of surface area to drain.
You can take the top off to clean out but mine after 4+ years have never really been dirty. I do like your PB placement against the foundation though. IMO it is the last drainage point before your house. I do agree with you that something bigger might be needed but what he has used does have plenty of surface area to drain.