Very deep chase into a load bearing wall
Very deep chase into a load bearing wall
I'm currently having some plumbing work done in my kitchen. I have agreed with the plumber that they would chase the pipes only about 3.5 cm into a wall. I came in today to a massive chase where the bricks have been taken out. The chase is at least 50-60% of the wall thickness. It is an external, load bearing wall. There is another storey above this room.
I am extremely worried, trying to get the builder come over asap to put the bricks back in - but they can only do it next week. Asked the...
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by miri5
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Very deep chase into a load bearing wall
I'm currently having some plumbing work done in my kitchen. I have agreed with the plumber that they would chase the pipes only about 3.5 cm into a wall. I came in today to a massive chase where the bricks have been taken out. The chase is at least 50-60% of the wall thickness. It is an external, load bearing wall. There is another storey above this room.
I am extremely worried, trying to get the builder come over asap to put the bricks back in - but they can only do it next week. Asked the...
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by miri5
This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum