The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:51 pm**

My friend wants a new patio at the same level as the inside floor. The main reason for this is that she has 2 relatives with failing eyesight, so the current change in level is a problem.

The new patio would breach the DPC and 3 airbricks. It looks like the dry area arrangement would be the best solution, but then I'm worried about the trip hazard - particularly for people who can't see very well.

Is there an alternative solution?

Alternatively, is it possible to get a drain grill that could be attached to wall and paving at the same level as the final patio height so that there would no longer be a trip hazard?

Thanks
Jane

Posted: **Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:34 pm**

we do this kind of detail a lot for disabled living adaptations
there are various options

1 the airbricks can be lifted up 2-3 courses using telescopic vents if needed
2 a linear drain can be run along the wall and a new low threshold door installed (the cill riser is 7mm)
3 the wall itself can be waterproofed with lead or bitumen

of course all of this is fairly costly but it does make a massive difference to people with mobility problems

LLL

Posted: **Tue Jan 21, 2014 12:09 pm**

There are some basic solutions illustrated here

The Brew Cabin

New patio - Above dpc and with air bricks