Browse Forums Paving & Concreting Re: Stormwater pipes in driveway/concretes paths 2Mar 26, 2017 8:38 am The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Stormwater pipes in driveway/concretes paths 5Mar 29, 2017 11:33 pm 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Stormwater pipes in driveway/concretes paths 7Jun 21, 2018 1:53 pm gmbuildingconsultant Hi Gaudi I would say it is good practice to install some form of isolation joint between the new concrete and any fixed / rigid element. Typically 'ableflex' type expansion foam is used. There is an Australian Standard - AS3727 - 1993 Guide to residential pavements. The standard says that an isolation joint should be provided where a pavement adjoins a building or other rigid structure such as a drainage pit but it doesn't go so far as to say that isolation joints must be installed. Hope this helps. Hi, I was just wondering if the above is still consistent with the revised AS3727 standard? I had read the standards for joints had been revised but it apparently only occurred in the last couple of years. So I was not sure if your response was referring to the old standards or the current ones in force (or if it even matters if there was no change for this particular aspect). Thanks 4 5116 As most others have posted above the install isn't compliant. The pipe is meant to be covered in loose soil or sand, the pipe has holes in it that leaks out a termicide… 10 5727 Building Standards; Getting It Right! Thank you for the generous offer. I need to get the plumber out to give me an explanation. As mentioned I haven't seen any rain water discharge from pipes 1& 3. It… 7 10815 |