A while back an issue was discovered where the downpipe went right through the middle of the proposed location for the outside light.
The picture on the right was of the offending downpipe.
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I have now re-routed the downpipe along the side of the garage and connected into the existing stormwater drain.
This will also come in handy in a few months when I get some water tanks.
The roof area attached to this pipe is nearly 200sqm so any rainfall will be well caught!!
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Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 01, 2008 10:24 pm Re: The downpipe and the outside light ... problem fixed! 3Feb 01, 2008 10:34 pm Matt, are you going to locate the water tank alongside the garage wall eventually and remove the pipe from the stormwater??? Re: The downpipe and the outside light ... problem fixed! 4Feb 01, 2008 10:41 pm  Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: The downpipe and the outside light ... problem fixed! 5Feb 01, 2008 10:43 pm  Michelle:lol: That’s the funniest thing I’ve seen in ages!!!!!!!!! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: The downpipe and the outside light ... problem fixed! 6Feb 01, 2008 10:53 pm  **Phoenix**Matt, are you going to locate the water tank alongside the garage wall eventually and remove the pipe from the stormwater??? Spot On!! Thats the plan... Re: The downpipe and the outside light ... problem fixed! 7Feb 01, 2008 10:58 pm Matt have you thought of plugging that downpipe outlet up and making a new one along side the garage????
I know a bit late after you've done all that work, but might be a thought??? Re: The downpipe and the outside light ... problem fixed! 8Feb 01, 2008 11:16 pm Meh!
This was easier for a non-plumber!  Re: The downpipe and the outside light ... problem fixed! 9Feb 01, 2008 11:22 pm Hey at least you have your light in the right spot now!!! No thanks to Carlisle....  Re: The downpipe and the outside light ... problem fixed! 10Feb 01, 2008 11:25 pm Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: The downpipe and the outside light ... problem fixed! 11Feb 02, 2008 6:23 pm  Adrian Bmorons...... Hardly a fair comment, I’m sure if Matt checked his plans that he signed off the downpipe is marked in that spot. I guess this is another lesson learned and anyone not sure how to go through your plans thoroughly before signing off might pay to have some third party go over them to check for small anomalies like this.  21 Dec 2007 30 Junior Member Re: The downpipe and the outside light ... problem fixed! 12Feb 02, 2008 7:59 pm  kiwi056 Adrian Bmorons...... Hardly a fair comment, I’m sure if Matt checked his plans that he signed off the downpipe is marked in that spot. I guess this is another lesson learned and anyone not sure how to go through your plans thoroughly before signing off might pay to have some third party go over them to check for small anomalies like this. I thought knowing how to build a house WAS the builders job... If he knew to look out for all of these tiny little things don't you think he would build the house himself. I would hardly expect him to take his plans to someone else to check their builder knows what they are doing. Re: The downpipe and the outside light ... problem fixed! 13Feb 02, 2008 8:49 pm SouthBrisI thought knowing how to build a house WAS the builders job... If he knew to look out for all of these tiny little things don't you think he would build the house himself. I would hardly expect him to take his plans to someone else to check their builder knows what they are doing. If that’s the case I’m certain those that have employed an independent building inspector have wasted their money! Re: The downpipe and the outside light ... problem fixed! 14Feb 02, 2008 9:15 pm kiwi056 Adrian Bmorons...... Hardly a fair comment, I’m sure if Matt checked his plans that he signed off the downpipe is marked in that spot. I guess this is another lesson learned and anyone not sure how to go through your plans thoroughly before signing off might pay to have some third party go over them to check for small anomalies like this. Unfortunately not in this instance, Kiwi. Matt has had many an 'issue' with his builder, this being one of them. Adrian B Re: The downpipe and the outside light ... problem fixed! 15Feb 02, 2008 9:16 pm kiwi056 SouthBrisI thought knowing how to build a house WAS the builders job... If he knew to look out for all of these tiny little things don't you think he would build the house himself. I would hardly expect him to take his plans to someone else to check their builder knows what they are doing. If that’s the case I’m certain those that have employed an independent building inspector have wasted their money! I think there are many many people on this forum that have hired an independent building inspector, and have been very very glad they did. Its an unfortunate indictment on the quality of some builders. Adrian B Re: The downpipe and the outside light ... problem fixed! 17Feb 02, 2008 9:20 pm Adrian BI think there are many many people on this forum that have hired an independent building inspector, and have been very very glad they did. Its an unfortunate indictment on the quality of some builders. I couldn’t agree more, building a house is a huge commitment for anyone, and is more often then not very one sided when it comes to getting what you paid for. Re: The downpipe and the outside light ... problem fixed! 18Feb 02, 2008 9:25 pm kiwi056 SouthBrisI thought knowing how to build a house WAS the builders job... If he knew to look out for all of these tiny little things don't you think he would build the house himself. I would hardly expect him to take his plans to someone else to check their builder knows what they are doing. If that’s the case I’m certain those that have employed an independent building inspector have wasted their money! Adrian BUnfortunately not in this instance, Kiwi. Matt has had many an 'issue' with his builder, this being one of them. I have to say that i think we have all learned a lesson through Matt's experience (unfortunately) 
I will say with no reservation that Matt's investment in Kevin from New Home Inspections was the best money he's spent (during the building process).... i shudder to think of what else would have happened if Kevin wasn't there to help..... I for one will be investing in Kevin to assist us with our inspections - with no hesitation at all. Re: The downpipe and the outside light ... problem fixed! 19Feb 02, 2008 9:53 pm Me too.....  Gav & Vanessa Building In Melbourne (Sth East Suburbs) http://www.arkraider.blogspot.com/ Rawdon Hill Construction - Canterbury Heritage great plan external better than directing water behind the bricks 6 2889 I agree and was one of my concerns re: gutter size. It may be a suck it and see item now as they have not fitted the appropriate size. with the tank overflow, I am… 4 2420 It sounds like all downpipes discharge into a DWV pipe charged systems and a 150mm DWV pipe culminates as a vertical riser. I hope for your customer's sake that he isn't… 1 24251  |
