Browse Forums General Discussion Re: BONDEK SLAB...CUTTING A STRIP DRAIN ALONG EDGE OF SLAB 2Apr 30, 2020 9:59 am Hi david123n I suggest you have the basement details reviewed and upgraded an issue will be corrosive salts/chlorine's and protective covering also ask for an extended warranty... Ot, 6 years won't be enough Cheers Chris Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: BONDEK SLAB...CUTTING A STRIP DRAIN ALONG EDGE OF SLAB 3Apr 30, 2020 12:59 pm StructuralBIMGuy Hi david123n I suggest you have the basement details reviewed and upgraded an issue will be corrosive salts/chlorine's and protective covering also ask for an extended warranty... Ot, 6 years won't be enough Cheers Chris hi Chris can you explain a bit more what are the issues here and why? sorry, a bit ignorant about all these thanks Re: BONDEK SLAB...CUTTING A STRIP DRAIN ALONG EDGE OF SLAB 4May 03, 2020 6:31 pm sorry, Ive just notice it's built The concrete reinforcement is required to have sufficient cover to prevent it from corroding from the pool chlorine /salts adjacent your bondek reinforcement/permanent formwork has no such cover from beneath, you might want to check with lysaght engineers if they recommend it You can xray the slab and locate the reinforcement depth within the concrete if you are unsure if it's not been built correctly before cutting and grinding the slab, also check the engineers notes that accompanied those details cheers Chris Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: BONDEK SLAB...CUTTING A STRIP DRAIN ALONG EDGE OF SLAB 5May 04, 2020 5:40 pm StructuralBIMGuy sorry, Ive just notice it's built The concrete reinforcement is required to have sufficient cover to prevent it from corroding from the pool chlorine /salts adjacent your bondek reinforcement/permanent formwork has no such cover from beneath, you might want to check with lysaght engineers if they recommend it You can xray the slab and locate the reinforcement depth within the concrete if you are unsure if it's not been built correctly before cutting and grinding the slab, also check the engineers notes that accompanied those details cheers Chris Hi Chris thanks so if after an xray, and all seems good, then even though it is suspended, it is still possible to cut a strip drain? would you need any extra re-inforcements at all? thanks again david Re: BONDEK SLAB...CUTTING A STRIP DRAIN ALONG EDGE OF SLAB 6May 06, 2020 6:42 am I suggest you contact the original design Engineer he would have inspected the works. Generally when drainage channels are required Concrete edge thickening is placed The reinforcement bars are bent to maintain the required cover Cheers Chris Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: BONDEK SLAB...CUTTING A STRIP DRAIN ALONG EDGE OF SLAB 7Jul 20, 2020 1:36 am david123n Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ HI I am looking at doing a strip drain along the edge of a bondek suspended slab, which goes around the edge of the pool on 2 sides Is this possible? Would it compromise the structural strength of the slab, and if it does is there anyway of strengthening the slab to allow the strip drain Would appreciate a quick reply, as I have started the tiling on this slab and before i go any further i thought it would be a good idea to do a drain to stop the dirt and water flowing into the pool the pic attached is on the short side of the pool (labelled 2) which is a blockfilled wall supporting that part of the slab and bondek above as well as the blockfilled wall (1) which I believe extends all along the long side of the pool supporting the slab Maybe a structural engineer can do up a paid report if it is possible Thanking all in advance david Are you in Melbourne if yes contact burrat engineering he good at what he does he is a civil and structural engineer. Give him a ring , his name is Steve Buratt. Thats who we are using for our drainage system around our bouse. Good luck I have used both and I think Speedfloor is more convenient for services due to their beams already have services penetrations. However, Bondek allows thinner slabs overall… 1 2285 Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has switched from a small square tile insert or normal square waste to a strip drain at all, and if so did the plumber or diy-er… 0 13122 Firstly the ableflex that has been installed needs (manufactures specification) a sealant cap over the top, preventing water draining down between the slab and the… 3 7713 |