We compare two different examples of underslab plumbing and address the pros and cons of each.
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arossona · March 7, 2010 at 9:28 pm
If you watch the …
If you watch the building process video series you will see on that project, while the waste lines are run underslab, the water main is run to edge of the foundation and up into an exterior wall. from there the water lines are run throughout the structure in the floor trusses above the first floor.
Another option is running all lined (water and waste) in a raised foundation or crawlspace.
thelineofmypeople · March 7, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Thanks for sharing. …
Thanks for sharing. Whats the alternative to putting lines under the slab?
Baknefct · March 7, 2010 at 9:28 pm
those rocks are not …
those rocks are not going to damage that pex. If anything the plumber should have used the pex sheath and ran the lines through that in order to protect them and make repair easier.
joejeep03 · March 7, 2010 at 9:28 pm
the second job …
the second job still could have used some stakes on that plastic.
redbyrne04 · March 7, 2010 at 9:28 pm
i am a plumber from …
i am a plumber from ireland why are the pipes running in the foundations
we dont do that here we are lot tidyer
fierospeeder · March 7, 2010 at 9:28 pm
speaking the truth. …
speaking the truth. Not a plumber, but chicago corruption is really fawked up.
lti12 · March 7, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Cont… Then, they …
Cont… Then, they came around to pure the walls, and I think that’s what caused the cold seam or whatever its called. There is also a cold seam at the point were they started pouring the wall coming all the way around the wall to the same point. Is this a common occurrence, or did I just hire terrible concrete crow? I see you probably have a lot of experience with foundation and I will appreciate your opinion.
lti12 · March 7, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Hi arossona. I am …
Hi arossona. I am building a house and have a concern. Usually when the foundation is poured, they pure the footing first, put in the vertical re-bars, let it dry, and then pure the foundation walls. In my case, they poured the footing and the walls as one pure, all together (No vertical re-bars). Most of the cold seams lines run horizontally along the bottom of the wall. The reason is, when they poured the footing, they poured a little too much, so it filled the bottom part of the wall.
lti12 · March 7, 2010 at 9:28 pm
ha ha ha, the …
ha ha ha, the plumber was on drugs, what was he thinking?
UNhappyNewHomeOwner · March 7, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Anyone building a …
Anyone building a new house should take photos and video from the footing to moving in. Even a moving camera video like here can help, I was not bothered by the video quality. A 4 minute video hand-held is Ok, a 2 hour movie would be another case. I bought a new home 5 months back and photos taken 3 weeks before we bought the house under construction will play a MAJOR part in proving what was done wrong. Click on my username for my story.
arossona · March 7, 2010 at 9:28 pm
You are absolutely …
You are absolutely right. I am working on shooting my newer videos with less movement. I also saw your comment on the other video. Thanks for watching. I will be focusing on better video work moving ahead.
kjcorn · March 7, 2010 at 9:28 pm
good info but i had …
good info but i had to quit watching because the camera was moving so much it made me sick!
laybackbarrel · March 7, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Just noticed your …
Just noticed your using plastic. Pex im guessing. Still! No rocks allowed.
laybackbarrel · March 7, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Inspector probably …
Inspector probably did catch it. Glad you were aware of rocks in the backfill. That soft copper that is rolled out is very pliable and subject to denting from those rocks thus reducing water flow, etc. In Ca. under slab supply does not need to be insulated, but it must be continuous (no fittings under slab) and sleeved. If in the future a repair is necessary silver soldier must be used. You were right to be concerned and a little disgusted at the sloppy work. Its inexcusable.
arossona · March 7, 2010 at 9:28 pm
good eye.( for …
good eye.( for those that don’t know exactly what laybackbarrel is referring to- there is a point in the video where I scan past some vertical waste lines, two of them run right into each other. They should all enter the main line flowing in the same direction…downhill) I would imagine (I HOPE)the city inspector caught it as well.
laybackbarrel · March 7, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Dude! at 3:45 you …
Dude! at 3:45 you tilt down to to expose two WYE fittings aimed toward each other. ( ie 90 degree Tee Wye’s) This is wrong. And a code violation Rule one: ^%# flows downhill. Rule two: Payday is Friday.