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Just what I needed to know. Sharing with my landlord. Thanks!

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I really liked your video. I’m updating my system and am going to try your recommended products. The timer is key. Thank you very much for this valuable information. My neighbor just spent $10k. on foundation work.

The PE - gives you credibility.

So, I have a sprinkler system, but the side yards the grass doesn't grow so I am hardscaping. One side has pea stone the other will have crushed granite. Thinking about converting those sprinkler heads to drop systems and just have those zones water the sides. I can water the tree deeply in the front. -- your thoughts

Please cite the actual research that supports the point about tree roots. Are there comparative field tests that demonstrate that the removal of tree roots is effective and the roots of other plants, shrinkage cracks, and evaporation have on clay soil water content? Compared to sand, how much water is present in the clays at hygroscopic coefficient compared to sandy, silt clay loam? How is the amount of water the tree transpires relevant to the issue? How much water is left in the clay, and how much has it shrunk at the point the tree no longer can remove water (wilting point)? What role do other plants on the foundation side of the barrier play in the removal of water, and what percent of field capacity compared to tree roots? Is there a foundation design that is recognized for use on expansive clay soils?

Excellent explanation and to the point. Many thanks!

I believe I have the sand on clay situation

Doesn’t the root just go under the barrier?

Very useful information. Thanks

Nice video.

The problem I have with soaker hose is it gets soaking wet at the beginning section and dry at the end section.

Great video . You were talking to me when you said Harris County by 1 -10.

Ty! Best vid on the topic !

Wow, I am pleasantly surprised to have found your comprehensive presentation. I searched at least 20 videos last night, and none of them made logical sense; many were disorganized and failed to get to the point/efficiently explain how this process works. Thank you so much for this intelligently composed information.

My problem is the soaker hose always gets clogged and stops watering. I do not busy it so I don't know what clogs it.

I got this same advice years ago from a local drainage and irrigation guy. Seemed like too much work at the time. Had a huge problem with water pooling last couple of years. Seems to be coming up from under the house. Your illustration was very helpful.

If were suppose to run gutters away from the house AND grade around the house so water runs away from the house, then WHY would I water foundation??? Explain the theory in detail please!

Thank you buddy this is the video I was looking for I'm going to do my first project and City you teach me how to do everything the right way

Excellent video. Lots of good ideas. Could you not expand the concrete foundation around the perimeter of the house, say, by 1 meter or 2? Also, can you not solve some of the problems cheaper by just ensuring that the soil maintains a constant moisture level throughout and over the whole property over time by using soil moisture sensors and build a sort of irrigation system that could add moisture if needed in parts that are drier and prevent parts that could get too much moisture/water (presumably the perimeter of the house, by channeling the rain away from the perimeter of the house, for instance) from getting too wet? Do you think that if all water is being channeled away from under the house, there is virtually no possibility that this area will dry? In other words, will it maintain the moisture levels? I live in a tropical climate, with 40+ degrees for 3 months of the year.

Couldn't you just dig a trench and fill it with concrete? Seems like it would last longer than a flimsy piece of plastic...

Great video. I have a few questions: 1) Do you just lay the soaker hose on the ground 12 to 18 inches away or do you bury it or something? I'm sure you would have said to bury it if that was the case, but I thought I better check. 2) How can you tell if you are watering too much? 3) What about driveways? My only foundation issue so far is the garage slab which keeps shifting away and down from the house slab a tiny bit each year. Big problem since everything above the slabs is one connected structure. Anyway 1/3rd of the area around that garage slab is obviously driveway. Do I need to worry about that side? Btw, I have no air gaps around that garage slab. However, I do have some around the house slab which isn't shifting or anything. Is it possible that all of that expansion/shrinking around the house slab is pushing/pulling the garage area since it is smaller, etc? 4) How does the soaker hose method compare to the hole drilling one? I remember running across a video way back that suggested drilling like 2" holes several feet down every so far apart around the house. Then filling the holes with gravel. That way when you water the grass, etc, it fills the holes with water and soaks the ground. I appreciate any advice you have.

Awesome video Thank You

Thank you so much for this much needed information.

I'm not a comment type of guy but DFW area residents need an extra detail. You water around your foundation year around. In DFW we have winter droughts and spring droughts at times. This video goes over some important facts but misses the fact that you can have dry cracking soal at any time of year. Just be careful in the winter to not leave the soaker hose on and put a cover over the outside faucet or your pipes will freeze when it gets too cold. In the cold months just put it on, water with the timer then take it off and cover the faucet. If you don't believe me, late December early January go outside and check your soal in your whole yard not just in 1 spot. Do you see cracking? Then yes soal can get extremely dry in any month of the year. You will water less often in the winter and early spring because you won't have as much evaporation as you do in the extremely hot months. Hope this helps someone.

Wow! This was much simpler than expected. Loose screws! That was the only problem!

"Anyone that blames you for not watering the foundation simply doesn’t know what he is talking about."--A-1 Engineering, LLC Austin and San Antonio

Being a manufacturer of Century Root Barriers, we find that the homeowner usually contacts us after some sort of damage has been done. Great Video!

great. when you mentioned the clay under layer my eyes lit up. also my house is built on ledge, talk about impervious. My other home on clay, and my other place is a building on the beach that has under ground garage that leaks. Nobody ever really thinks about the underground water movement.

I've done this for 5 years, and all I've had is headaches from worthless soaker hoses that get holes in them after only a week or two... not to mention leaving the timer on means leaving your faucet on, which means there's ALWAYS a drip, no matter how hard you try. Also, I have a very long distance to cover with a soaker hose, so there's just not enough water pressure to make it the distance (especially when they get a tear or a hole in them).

Michael, I have a question. In the video, what is the purpose of using the 4-way connector when you didn't attach any additional hoses to it in the video? Also, when attaching additional hoses, does that mean you will need a $40 timer for each hose? For example, if you want to use a 2-way hose connector, do you need 2 timers connected to that 2-way hose connector? I would assume so, but I just wanted to make sure as it could get expensive and bulky. Thanks in advance for your expertise!

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I didn't know you weren't supposed to place the hose next to the foundation. We just moved here from Oregon where all we have is water, water, water. I din't know about foundation watering. We purchased our first Texas home this Spring in the Dallas area, and thanks to you I can protect my foundation properly. Thanks.

Exceptionally helpful, thank you. This is what the Internet was made for!

Great Video. Thanks for sharing this Michael! Jimmy Halfacre

look on the knob on the other side of the door lol.

Thanks, Michael. We have the same expansive soils in the Fort Worth area. Our home inspection clients are always asking us for advice on how to "water the foundation." I think your video is so valuable, because it gives them a tutorial. You tell them how to build the system, how to place it for most effective use, and the proper timing for the use of it all. Great work! I'm a subscriber and a fan.

I am very glad I watched this video. I was under the assumption that watering next to the foundation was the logical choice. Thank you for clarifying that it is 100% incorrect! You saved me thousands of dollars in just 10 minutes of my time. Thank you!

what if there are no screws?