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New build patio laid above air bricks.
Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.47 PM
Hiya guys currently working on a new build property and have got the housing company coming in as they have laid the patio a whole brick above the air bricks on back wall then put a tiny mesh drain with no bottom to in against it. Client has already had water inside property. Just want to confirm this complete breaks building standards
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4 Answers
PDS
Rating: 5 out of 5
Most definitely against regs,
Patio should be at least two course below the damp course
PDS
Answered3 October 2023
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ADR Property Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
The air brick should be150mm above the ground level, they are way to high they should lower the ground level to fit the patio .
Good luck Alex
Answered3 October 2023
1
J M Hamlin Construction
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Definitely too high, the finished patio should be at least 150mm below the damp course
Answered3 October 2023
0
Anonymous user
SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE 2 DAMP COURSE ON SHOW WHEN LAYING NEW PATIO/DRIVEWAY
Answered4 October 2023
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