D.I.Y. S.O.S. for Wobbly Dave.

[claymore]

Ellen has a flatbed, a needle feed, an overlocker and a blind hemmer (all industrial) all which are currently buried in the garage but need attention. I would obviously pay you for your time.

So, whilst everyone is making a lot of noise and mess, I'll be sitting quietly in the garage fixing sewing machines

[Wobbly Dave]

In that case let's aim for weekend of the 13/14th June?

These are pictures of the front and driveway back in 2009 when the new printed concrete was installed. Gas box is up near the top of the 1st pic.

[stribo]

In that case let's aim for weekend of the 13/14th June?

These are pictures of the front and driveway back in 2009 when the new printed concrete was installed. Gas box is up near the top of the 1st pic.

Well, that's handy, you've got a downpipe at the end there, you can just cut it, and have the Aco drain running into it underneath, and the downpipe running into the Aco above.

[Shinsplintz 101]

I would love to help but om stacked out for months, weekends & all. But you seem to have put together a handy team so I doubt I'll be missed!

One point however - unless you know how long that artrx has been up just pva it, then flat off with bonding before skimming - dont rasp it back. Artex used up until the mid '80s iirc contains asbestos. Left alone its fine, airborne its a bit of a hazard.

Best of luck & if anything changes I'll be along to help.

Morgan

[Wobbly Dave]

All the old concrete was smashed out. New one was a bit higher and on the was not entirely pointing towards the front wall. I have for now drilled a number of holes near the gas box and along, just so the water doesn't pool against the wall. The line were the cobble effect changes is where I propose cutting. There is evidence of salting around the DPC. All the top water flows off the roof onto the front relief.



The only way aco drains could be fitted would be if you can get tapering pieces, to open out onto the apron of the driveway

[Wobbly Dave]

I would love to help but om stacked out for months, weekends & all. But you seem to have put together a handy team so I doubt I'll be missed!

One point however - unless you know how long that artrx has been up just pva it, then flat off with bonding before skimming - dont rasp it back. Artex used up until the mid '80s iirc contains asbestos. Left alone its fine, airborne its a bit of a hazard.

Best of luck & if anything changes I'll be along to help.

Morgan

I have no idea how old it is - so thanks for the tip.

[Wobbly Dave]

I found these

http://www.designcurial.com/products...le-inlet-unit/

[jct5r]

Plasterer of some years..aches and pains to go with it..........havent stretched my arms much for a whjile but might be able to make that June date.....i will second that about disturbing artex...unibond, depending on type/ length of artex , the either tight bonding coat and / or skim.......fast trowel at the ready if dates are ok

[stribo]

All the old concrete was smashed out. New one was a bit higher and on the was not entirely pointing towards the front wall. I have for now drilled a number of holes near the gas box and along, just so the water doesn't pool against the wall. The line were the cobble effect changes is where I propose cutting. There is evidence of salting around the DPC. All the top water flows off the roof onto the front relief.



The only way aco drains could be fitted would be if you can get tapering pieces, to open out onto the apron of the driveway

Just seen this again on my laptop, what I couldn't see on my phone was the downpipe just drains onto the drive,(a big no no in current building regs ) will have a rethink.

[t5 pete]

Just seen this again on my laptop, what I couldn't see on my phone was the downpipe just drains onto the drive,(a big no no in current building regs ) will have a rethink.

Ha never spotted that on my phone the volume of water a roof collects is out standing certainly a big problem
Is that a an hole chamber I spot in the drive way could we not use the arco drains and tap into that dave

[Doingitsideways]

Would mean carving up his drive though, looks to be on the wrong side to me.

How about Acos along the side and front of the house (if I've got the right image from the pics) then exiting from the drive gateway through one of those terminals that Dave linked?

Drive seems to nutually run to the road.
Could carry the rainwater from the roof too.

Bit of skillful Stihlsaw driving and it could look like it had always been there.

[t5 pete]

I carnt see really which way the drive runs on my phone but a neat 5" cut straight it wouldn't look out of place running across the drive.
Only issue with it running down the drive where the gate is, is green water stains after time and winter time it will be like a ice ring

[Hound]

I have absolutely zero building skills and am not even much use as a runner, plus it looks like tea-making is well catered for. But I take my hat off to you gentlemen and I will have my paws crossed that all goes swimmingly next month.

[Wobbly Dave]

Plasterer of some years..aches and pains to go with it..........havent stretched my arms much for a whjile but might be able to make that June date.....i will second that about disturbing artex...unibond, depending on type/ length of artex , the either tight bonding coat and / or skim.......fast trowel at the ready if dates are ok

Post-job hydrotherapy (with optional beer) is assured.

[Wobbly Dave]

I carnt see really which way the drive runs on my phone but a neat 5" cut straight it wouldn't look out of place running across the drive.
Only issue with it running down the drive where the gate is, is green water stains after time and winter time it will be like a ice ring

Prevailing slope is downwards from the garage towards the apron. Most of the front relief slopes away too, towards the front wall. (pic 1 on post #45), but it is a little uneven.

If you want more photos to get a better idea then I will happily do that.

[t5 pete]

Best port of call is get us there eairly In the morning and can see what is the best plan of action is (I can see this being fun a few builders all together with different plans of action lol) also need to know of local merchants all our plastic places round here stock aco drains so may same where you are.
We will also need grit sand/ ballast and cement and coloured dye to match in with your current colour as best as possible.

[Wobbly Dave]

There are builders merchants Travis Perkins within a mile of here. There is also a Wickes and B&Q not too far away either.

Here are more shots from google maps

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.68...z5XKodXa8Q!2e0

I had thought that I can re-route the 1st downpipe on the left so that it drains onto the drive, rather than the front relief. ATM I just route a longer pipe so that it drains just infront of the right hand gate post.

The company that did the work went bust in 2013 but I think I may be able to chase down the dye colour via the company that bought them out.

Found him again.
https://www.facebook.com/ade.rowley?fref=ts

I will get you some dimensions too.

[Wobbly Dave]

Too blunt? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Prope...47248685294260

Not sure his new employers will be that happy.

[The Flying Moose]

Just cottoned on to this one,as with most jack of all master of none but once a dates confirmed if I can be of any help ill gladly oblige to for such a good gent!

Besides I think given the names so far on the list mixed with beer and manual labour you'll need me for medical cover...!

[Wobbly Dave]

Too blunt? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Prope...47248685294260

Not sure his new employers will be that happy.

They didn't like my comment so it was obviously deleted.