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Part H: Drainage and Waste Disposal
Foul water drainage
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/part-h
Drainage Systems
Designed to carry waste water from a property to the main sewage network domestic drainage systems are classed in
http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/mains-water-systems/drainage-systems
Domestic Plumbing Systems
Waste or drainage system
http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/mains-water-systems
Installing A New Bathroom Washbasin
If a new waste pipe is needed either twopipe drainage system run a new length of
http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/bathroom-fixtures/washbasins/fitting
Clearing Blocked Pipes & Drains
In a two pipe drainage system external gullies stacks and drains can easily become blocked especially in winter where falling leaves invariably find there way into the drains
http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/mains-water-systems/clearing-pipes
The Causes Of Damp - What To Check
If rainwater isnt conducted safely away to drainage points it will leak uncontrollably onto walls unprotected by a waterproof layer
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/damp/water-entry
Garden Decking Materials
Use one specific for timber decking not just any repellent for an exterior vertical surface
http://www.simplifydiy.com/garden/decking/materials
Toilet (WC Suite)
As a general rule of thumb stype traps are associated with a singlestack drainage system and ptype traps with a twopipe drainage system
http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/bathroom-fixtures/wc-suite
Cesspools & Septic Tanks
... new installation further information and useful links mains water systems drainage systems advice for clearing blocked pipes drains more plumbing heating ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/mains-water-systems/septic-tanks
Identifying And Dealing With Subsidence & Heave
However if several cracks suddenly appear in exterior brickwork interior plasterwork or around door and window frames you should investigate further
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/subsidence
Building Regulations For Extensions
The conservatory does not contain any drainage facilities for a sink wc or washing machine
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/extensions
Successfully Damp Proofing Your Home
... mortar course that sits at least 150mm 6in above the exterior ground level drill horizontally into the mortar course making 12mm ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/damp-proofing
Plumbing & Heating
... the work for you mains water systems mains water systems drainage systems advice for clearing blocked pipes drains cesspools septic tanks ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/home/test-plumb
Most common DIY disasters
If you cause damage that affects a utility such as the heating or power supply or the drainage several home insurers offer home emergency cover which provides a callout within
http://www.simplifydiy.com/featured-articles/common-diy-disasters
Wall & Ceiling Plaster
Nowadays homes are built with solid exterior walls and studwork interior walls all of which are covered in plasterboard also commonly known as drywall
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/plaster
Ventilation Of The Sub Floor Layer
In a cavity wall the airbrick should be inserted into the exterior leaf of the wall as for a solid wall but you will need extra long drill bits
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/sub-floor-ventilation
Window Frame Materials
However a plastic thermal break can be placed between the interior and exterior components of the frame to overcome this problem
http://www.simplifydiy.com/windows-and-doors/windows/window-frame-materials
Extractor Fans
Axial fans can either be mounted directly into a window or using a short length of ducting into an exterior wall
http://www.simplifydiy.com/electrical/extractor-fans
Conservatories
The conservatory does not contain any drainage facilities for a sink wc or washing machine
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions/conservatories
SimplifyDIY Glossary: D
A vertical drainage pipe carrying rainwater from guttering to a drain or soakaway
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/d
Part C: Site Preparation and Resistance to Contaminants and Moisture
Adequate subsoil drainage shall be provided if it is needed to avoid a the passage of ground moisture to the interior of the building b damage to the building including damage through the transport of waterborne contaminants to the foundations of the building
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/part-c
Synthetic Solid Worktops
All synthetic worktops are solid therefore sinks can be mounted beneath the level of the worktop and detail such as drainage grooves or inbuilt knife slots can be cut and polished without revealing an unfinished surface
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-worktops/synthetic
SimplifyDIY Glossary: B
Shaped concrete slope beside drainage channel within an inspection chamber
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/b
Door Security
Home insurance companies and the police recommend that exterior doors are fitted with a
http://www.simplifydiy.com/windows-and-doors/doors/door-security
SimplifyDIY Glossary: P
A finish for exterior walls wherein stones are embedded in the render
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/p
Door Materials
For exterior doors a dense hardwood such as oak is used as it is particularly strong and durable
http://www.simplifydiy.com/windows-and-doors/doors/door-materials
Identifying And Eliminating Damp & Rising Damp
The primary repair is that of removing the source of moisture leaks in plumbing or rainwater goods must be fixed good ventilation through rooms and beneath floors should be restored good drainage must be reestablished and if necessary a new dampproof course should be inserted into the affected area
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/damp
Metal Pumbing Fittings & Connectors
Ideal for providing water directly to the exterior of a property
http://www.simplifydiy.com/tools-and-materials/metal-plumbing-fixings
SimplifyDIY Glossary: C
Resists cracking caused by movement expansion or contraction in an exterior concrete wall or path
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/c
SimplifyDIY Glossary: S
A pit filled with broken stones etc below ground to take drainage from rainwater pipes or land drains and allow it to disperse
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/s
Installing A New Kitchen Sink
... earth such as a close socket fitting new kitchen taps drainage systems building regulations part p electrical safety further information and ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-sinks/fitting
Basic Electrical Tools
... core flex only on double insulated appliances armoured cable for exterior applications and heat resistant cable for installing emersions heaters and ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/tools-and-materials/basic-electrics-tools
Planning Permission & Building Regulations
Therefore developments that do not affect the exterior of a property do not require formal planning permission and some small external changes dont either
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions/regulations-and-permission
Tumble Dryer Sizes & Formats
Condenser dryers do not need to be vented through an exterior wall so they are more flexible since they can be positioned against any wall in a room but they also tend to be more expensive than their vented counterparts
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-appliances/tumble-dryers/variants
Death Watch Beetle
To make matters worse tunnelling is generally done at the centre of the timber leaving the exterior looking significantly less damaged than it is
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/woodworm/death-watch-beetle
Basements
A cavity is left between this inner lining and the outer walls of the basement so that water cannot cross instead trickling down the outer walls into drainage sumps from which it is silently pumped away
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions/basements
SimplifyDIY Glossary: H-K
Commonly called the manhole access point to a drain comprising a chamber of brick concrete or plastic with the drainage channel at its base and a removable cover at ground level
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/h-i
Kitchen Sink Layouts
If youre planning to fit a waste disposal unit one of the sink basins will need to have a drainage channel that is of the appropriate size this is usually
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-sinks/sink-layouts
How To Design Your New Kitchen Layout
Mark the plan with the location of current services such as hot and cold water drainage gas and electrical sockets
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-planning/kitchen-layout-tips
Window Requirements Of The Building Regulations
... 9m long ladder it must be possible to clean the exterior of the window from the inside the building these reversing ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/window-requirements
Natural Solid Worktops
In addition since these worktops are solid sinks can be mounted beneath the level of the worktop and detail such as drainage grooves or inbuilt knife slots can be cut and polished without revealing an unfinished surface
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-worktops/natural
Electrical Cables & Flexes
A cable must be used in exterior installations to ensure the wire is frostresistant
http://www.simplifydiy.com/electrical/basic-electrics/cables-and-flexes
Tiles
Unsuitable for exterior use since not frost proof
http://www.simplifydiy.com/painting-and-decorating/tiles
Foul water drainage
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/part-h
Drainage Systems
Designed to carry waste water from a property to the main sewage network domestic drainage systems are classed in
http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/mains-water-systems/drainage-systems
Domestic Plumbing Systems
Waste or drainage system
http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/mains-water-systems
Installing A New Bathroom Washbasin
If a new waste pipe is needed either twopipe drainage system run a new length of
http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/bathroom-fixtures/washbasins/fitting
Clearing Blocked Pipes & Drains
In a two pipe drainage system external gullies stacks and drains can easily become blocked especially in winter where falling leaves invariably find there way into the drains
http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/mains-water-systems/clearing-pipes
The Causes Of Damp - What To Check
If rainwater isnt conducted safely away to drainage points it will leak uncontrollably onto walls unprotected by a waterproof layer
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/damp/water-entry
Garden Decking Materials
Use one specific for timber decking not just any repellent for an exterior vertical surface
http://www.simplifydiy.com/garden/decking/materials
Toilet (WC Suite)
As a general rule of thumb stype traps are associated with a singlestack drainage system and ptype traps with a twopipe drainage system
http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/bathroom-fixtures/wc-suite
Cesspools & Septic Tanks
... new installation further information and useful links mains water systems drainage systems advice for clearing blocked pipes drains more plumbing heating ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/mains-water-systems/septic-tanks
Identifying And Dealing With Subsidence & Heave
However if several cracks suddenly appear in exterior brickwork interior plasterwork or around door and window frames you should investigate further
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/subsidence
Building Regulations For Extensions
The conservatory does not contain any drainage facilities for a sink wc or washing machine
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/extensions
Successfully Damp Proofing Your Home
... mortar course that sits at least 150mm 6in above the exterior ground level drill horizontally into the mortar course making 12mm ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/damp-proofing
Plumbing & Heating
... the work for you mains water systems mains water systems drainage systems advice for clearing blocked pipes drains cesspools septic tanks ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/home/test-plumb
Most common DIY disasters
If you cause damage that affects a utility such as the heating or power supply or the drainage several home insurers offer home emergency cover which provides a callout within
http://www.simplifydiy.com/featured-articles/common-diy-disasters
Wall & Ceiling Plaster
Nowadays homes are built with solid exterior walls and studwork interior walls all of which are covered in plasterboard also commonly known as drywall
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/plaster
Ventilation Of The Sub Floor Layer
In a cavity wall the airbrick should be inserted into the exterior leaf of the wall as for a solid wall but you will need extra long drill bits
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/sub-floor-ventilation
Window Frame Materials
However a plastic thermal break can be placed between the interior and exterior components of the frame to overcome this problem
http://www.simplifydiy.com/windows-and-doors/windows/window-frame-materials
Extractor Fans
Axial fans can either be mounted directly into a window or using a short length of ducting into an exterior wall
http://www.simplifydiy.com/electrical/extractor-fans
Conservatories
The conservatory does not contain any drainage facilities for a sink wc or washing machine
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions/conservatories
SimplifyDIY Glossary: D
A vertical drainage pipe carrying rainwater from guttering to a drain or soakaway
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/d
Part C: Site Preparation and Resistance to Contaminants and Moisture
Adequate subsoil drainage shall be provided if it is needed to avoid a the passage of ground moisture to the interior of the building b damage to the building including damage through the transport of waterborne contaminants to the foundations of the building
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/part-c
Synthetic Solid Worktops
All synthetic worktops are solid therefore sinks can be mounted beneath the level of the worktop and detail such as drainage grooves or inbuilt knife slots can be cut and polished without revealing an unfinished surface
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-worktops/synthetic
SimplifyDIY Glossary: B
Shaped concrete slope beside drainage channel within an inspection chamber
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/b
Door Security
Home insurance companies and the police recommend that exterior doors are fitted with a
http://www.simplifydiy.com/windows-and-doors/doors/door-security
SimplifyDIY Glossary: P
A finish for exterior walls wherein stones are embedded in the render
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/p
Door Materials
For exterior doors a dense hardwood such as oak is used as it is particularly strong and durable
http://www.simplifydiy.com/windows-and-doors/doors/door-materials
Identifying And Eliminating Damp & Rising Damp
The primary repair is that of removing the source of moisture leaks in plumbing or rainwater goods must be fixed good ventilation through rooms and beneath floors should be restored good drainage must be reestablished and if necessary a new dampproof course should be inserted into the affected area
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/damp
Metal Pumbing Fittings & Connectors
Ideal for providing water directly to the exterior of a property
http://www.simplifydiy.com/tools-and-materials/metal-plumbing-fixings
SimplifyDIY Glossary: C
Resists cracking caused by movement expansion or contraction in an exterior concrete wall or path
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/c
SimplifyDIY Glossary: S
A pit filled with broken stones etc below ground to take drainage from rainwater pipes or land drains and allow it to disperse
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/s
Installing A New Kitchen Sink
... earth such as a close socket fitting new kitchen taps drainage systems building regulations part p electrical safety further information and ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-sinks/fitting
Basic Electrical Tools
... core flex only on double insulated appliances armoured cable for exterior applications and heat resistant cable for installing emersions heaters and ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/tools-and-materials/basic-electrics-tools
Planning Permission & Building Regulations
Therefore developments that do not affect the exterior of a property do not require formal planning permission and some small external changes dont either
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions/regulations-and-permission
Tumble Dryer Sizes & Formats
Condenser dryers do not need to be vented through an exterior wall so they are more flexible since they can be positioned against any wall in a room but they also tend to be more expensive than their vented counterparts
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-appliances/tumble-dryers/variants
Death Watch Beetle
To make matters worse tunnelling is generally done at the centre of the timber leaving the exterior looking significantly less damaged than it is
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/woodworm/death-watch-beetle
Basements
A cavity is left between this inner lining and the outer walls of the basement so that water cannot cross instead trickling down the outer walls into drainage sumps from which it is silently pumped away
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions/basements
SimplifyDIY Glossary: H-K
Commonly called the manhole access point to a drain comprising a chamber of brick concrete or plastic with the drainage channel at its base and a removable cover at ground level
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/h-i
Kitchen Sink Layouts
If youre planning to fit a waste disposal unit one of the sink basins will need to have a drainage channel that is of the appropriate size this is usually
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-sinks/sink-layouts
How To Design Your New Kitchen Layout
Mark the plan with the location of current services such as hot and cold water drainage gas and electrical sockets
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-planning/kitchen-layout-tips
Window Requirements Of The Building Regulations
... 9m long ladder it must be possible to clean the exterior of the window from the inside the building these reversing ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/window-requirements
Natural Solid Worktops
In addition since these worktops are solid sinks can be mounted beneath the level of the worktop and detail such as drainage grooves or inbuilt knife slots can be cut and polished without revealing an unfinished surface
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-worktops/natural
Electrical Cables & Flexes
A cable must be used in exterior installations to ensure the wire is frostresistant
http://www.simplifydiy.com/electrical/basic-electrics/cables-and-flexes
Tiles
Unsuitable for exterior use since not frost proof
http://www.simplifydiy.com/painting-and-decorating/tiles
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