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by andykent
Sun Aug 07, 2022 11:31 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Replacing manhole cover of non-standard size
Replies: 3
Views: 1285

Re: Replacing manhole cover of non-standard size

Thanks. So is it common practice to go larger as long as one can break the ground OK?
Was thinking possibly 750x600 as the passageway it's in is quite narrow. Only foot and cycle traffic.
by andykent
Thu Aug 04, 2022 12:02 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Replacing manhole cover of non-standard size
Replies: 3
Views: 1285

Replacing manhole cover of non-standard size

Replacing a failed galvanised manhole cover at my house. Looking to put in a wrought iron one but the existing one is a non-standard size, 620x470. The shaft is 590x430 which seems a bit tight for a 600x450 cover? The brickwork is sound and clean but the top inch or two relies on mortar. What soluti...
by andykent
Thu May 09, 2019 11:08 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp Proofing Recommendation for Small Rental Property
Replies: 0
Views: 1943

Damp Proofing Recommendation for Small Rental Property

Had a damp proofing contractor come to quote on a small rental house today. I was pretty stumped by his approach. I should say I've been schooled in the eco house model, where you leave structures as moisture open (breathable) as possible. So I'm struggling to know which parts of the conventional, v...
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