Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Articulation joint missing caulking behind down pipes 2May 24, 2020 3:50 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: Articulation joint missing caulking behind down pipes 3May 26, 2020 5:17 pm SaveH2O Caulking is to prevent water ingress and the builder should know this. The National Construction Code Parts 1, 2 & 3 can be downloaded free of charge. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ BTW, the photo you posted also shows that the ground level is not compliant (must be a minimum 150mm below the DPC). The raised ground level also gives concern as to the compliant depth of pipes and the height of the ORG. Who was the numpty that installed the water tank? Thanks for your reply and I will then definitely chase my builder regarding that. Thank you. To my understanding early saw cuts are to control shrinkage cracks, so doing them now would be pointless. Control joints may reduce ugly cracking during periods of soil… 3 9826 Hi all I need a guidance on how far I need to space expansion joints in the concrete driveway and its type (keyway/foam.) Contraction joints are at 3m max for a 125 slab. Thanks 0 10921 Hi, I am planning to select San Selmo reclaimed original for the fascade of my build. I have seen many photos on line of the brick varying from a rustic to a neat finish.… 0 4568 |