Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 8:28 pm
Hi,
I'm having a small front extension built but plan to complete the foundations myself. The foundations will have an existing foul drain pipe (the old glazed type) running through the foundations at about 45% but how do I accommodate the pipe without damaging it with the weight of the extension. Someone has suggested that I need to use a lintel over the pipe but I'm unsure what would be holding the lintel up over the pipe. Can anyone offer advice please. Cheers.
I'm having a small front extension built but plan to complete the foundations myself. The foundations will have an existing foul drain pipe (the old glazed type) running through the foundations at about 45% but how do I accommodate the pipe without damaging it with the weight of the extension. Someone has suggested that I need to use a lintel over the pipe but I'm unsure what would be holding the lintel up over the pipe. Can anyone offer advice please. Cheers.