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by fossell
Fri Sep 04, 2020 8:16 pm
Forum: Groundwork and Foundations Forum
Topic: Old sewer drains joins and gaps and seepage
Replies: 3
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Re: Old sewer drains joins and gaps and seepage

Thanks Stoney - I guess a waterproof mortar the best bet then and try not to use any water in the house for the day.
by fossell
Wed Sep 02, 2020 10:37 am
Forum: Groundwork and Foundations Forum
Topic: Old sewer drains joins and gaps and seepage
Replies: 3
Views: 2268

Old sewer drains joins and gaps and seepage

IMG_5933.JPG IMG_5932.JPG IMG_5931.JPG Hi all, just replacing a manhole cover as well as doing some cellar work. Noticed my sewer pipe joints are pretty gappy and when water runs over them some seepage into the ground is inevitable. Presume its just the way they used to fit them. But is it ok to se...
by fossell
Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: Soundproofing Forum
Topic: Joist noise
Replies: 1
Views: 4377

Joist noise

Hi all, This is my first post here. Hope someone can advise me. I have solid walls in a 1920 terraced town house. As you can imagine noise comes through these fairly easily. The joist run straight through the walls from house to house. I know this because i can see them in the cellar. Im convinced t...
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