Penetrations in wet areas
The tricky question of how to install shower fixtures and fittings while not compromising watertightness can be answered with this two-step process to make a waterproof penetration.
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The tricky question of how to install shower fixtures and fittings while not compromising watertightness can be answered with this two-step process to make a waterproof penetration.
Holes or notches are sometimes required in timber framing members, but they must be carefully located so they do not undermine structural integrity.
The location of sewer and stormwater pipes requires careful planning at the design stage of a building project as changes are difficult and costly to achieve once a floor slab is in place.
Designing to include the necessary pipes and services for an island kitchen bench presents some challenges. The following is a guide to help achieve a quality design and Building Code compliance.
When a penetration is required through the cladding of an existing building, effective sealing and weatherproofing is more difficult than when a penetration is incorporated during construction.
To correctly form and fit pipe penetrations is time consuming and expensive, but necessary to maintain weathertightness. The best solution is to avoid them but sometimes that isn’t possible.
Brush up on your knowledge of the technical terms for sanitary plumbing and how the various elements function and are installed.
If a property does not have a connection to the local sewerage system, there are a variety of options for individual wastewater treatment systems.
Considering the key requirements of a plumbing system early in a house design can lead to a smoother consenting and building experience, fewer call-backs and happier clients.
It’s important that holes for pipes that penetrate from the building interior through the exterior cladding are constructed in the correct sequence to maintain weathertightness.