Drain assembly for use in an outdoor setting

A method for providing drainage to an area, comprising:

• providing a drain assembly that comprises:
• a first panel;
• a second panel spaced-apart from the first panel, wherein a plurality of drainage apertures are defined through a surface of the second panel to allow flowthrough of water;
• wherein the second panel is maintained in position relative to the first panel by the use of a plurality of distinct spacers extending from the first panel to the second panel into an interior defined therebetween,
• wherein a cap is selectively engageable with the first and second panels, the cap being removable to allow access into an interior of the drain assembly,
• wherein a drainage pipe is positioned below the first and second panels such that at least one of the first panel and the second panel contacts the drainage pipe, wherein the drainage pipe defines a plurality of apertures extending through a surface thereof,
• wherein the drainage pipe is in fluid communication with the interior defined between the first and second panels such that fluid passing therein flows into the drainage pipe,
• whereby, in operation, the first panel is positioned proximal to a foundation wall of a structure, forming a void in the ground;
• placing the assembly into the void;
• and
• filling the volume of the void outside of the drain assembly.