Cacher_Chick
Test, Don't Guess!
Let me start by thanking those who have helped me on this project thus far.
I ran into a problem today and am unsure how to proceed.
I am running a branch drain for a basement shower and was surprised to find that my house has clay drain tiles not only on the inside of the footing, but also running around under the slab.
The top of the drain tile is about 5" below the slab and I am going to need to route the branch drain over the top of it. I can properly pitch the run, but need to raise the grade for the length of the run (8 feet) about 4" to bring it over the drain tile. (Going under the drain tile will not allow proper pitch or connection to the main line).
I'm working in an 8" wide trench cut in the slab and have 4-5" of loose stone over a clay base.
Knowing that water flows under my slab in the spring, I am wondering how best to create a solid raised bedding for this drain pipe without risk to the drain tile? I'm starting to think about cement, but really don't want to go there.
I ran into a problem today and am unsure how to proceed.
I am running a branch drain for a basement shower and was surprised to find that my house has clay drain tiles not only on the inside of the footing, but also running around under the slab.
The top of the drain tile is about 5" below the slab and I am going to need to route the branch drain over the top of it. I can properly pitch the run, but need to raise the grade for the length of the run (8 feet) about 4" to bring it over the drain tile. (Going under the drain tile will not allow proper pitch or connection to the main line).
I'm working in an 8" wide trench cut in the slab and have 4-5" of loose stone over a clay base.
Knowing that water flows under my slab in the spring, I am wondering how best to create a solid raised bedding for this drain pipe without risk to the drain tile? I'm starting to think about cement, but really don't want to go there.