Building a house in Trinidad

[Lance]

This was my concern, but we're already about 6 feet down in the new soakaway and we're now experiencing the seepage.

The drain from the old soakaway will be diverted to the new one so the old one will no longer be in service so I'm not concerned about future seepage.

I'm thinking that my biggest issue would be maintain the integrity of the side walls so that it doesn't cave in on itself.

Of course, I'm open to any advice and feedback. I've been speaking to some builders/plumpers and everyone seems to have their own theory - most of which actually doesnt seem to make much sense.

Boy you might end up with a well from the seepage of the old soakaway

[adnj]

With all due respect, that simply will not disperse the septic tank effluent as intended for a soak away. They built you a tank that only serves to slow down discharge into the overflow drain.

The base should be stone and not cast, the walls should be voided and not plastered.

If your water table is too high or your perc test shows poor soil absorption, then you shift to a leach field design downhill from the structure.[img]//uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190518/8a1720a2350a0b0ff58010f6e9856fc0.gif[/img]

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We had put it when we changed our roof sheeting a long time ago,
Can't say yes or no, but I think it helped slightly.

A well vented ceiling is recommended in general
The best thing they say is to install ceiling exhaust fans to move the hot air out of the ceiling.

Nice long rubble drain
Any pics of inside soakaway ?

Did you cast the base of the soakaway?

I'm currently dealing with soakaway headaches. Definitely not a trivial problem.

6 years into the initial one, it stopped flowing. I'm still unsure as to what caused it. It may be a combination of a few things - not cleaning the old tank soon enough and possibly the caving in of the side walls.

I'm digging a new one and noticing that the soil may not be best regarding penetration. But the new soak away hole might also be a little too close to the old one so the diggers are experiencing some caving in and a little seepage.

I bought some geotextile fabric but I'm not sure if that would be sufficient to prevent sediment filtering back into the stone.

Yes I cast the base for the soak away pit.
This is Travis btw. from boxer sup. group

[cornfused]

Still, have 50 yards 3 x 35mm XLPE for sale rated to 130-5 amps

For outdoor or weather facing wall applications in over 15 years as a contractor, I would recommend two products:

1. Lanco Spakling. Application on weather facing concrete or gypsum walls mix a one to one with poly v the spackling would turn to a paste, apply as you would plastering.

2. Polly V and standard mud, I used this to cover concrete bricks getting weather painted over the final surface, still good.

These two applications have been taking the weather for more than ten years no problems.

[telfer]

Still, have 50 yards 3 x 35mm XLPE for sale rated to 130-5 amps

For outdoor or weather facing wall applications in over 15 years as a contractor, I would recommend two products:

1. Lanco Spakling. Application on weather facing concrete or gypsum walls mix a one to one with poly v the spackling would turn to a paste, apply as you would plastering.

2. Polly V and standard mud, I used this to cover concrete bricks getting weather painted over the final surface, still good.

These two applications have been taking the weather for more than ten years no problems.

Someone was actually telling me about adding polyV to it ....he said it needs to rub by the next day or pressure

[pugboy]

Anybody know best way to cut a hole about 18” in corrugated roof sheet to install an extractor fan ?

Roof is a shed with gentle slope, I guess would need some kind of V flashing to direct water off

[rspann]

You would be the best person to answer that, but if it was me I would use an angle grinder with a very thin metal cutting disc.

[cornfused]

If it's a square or angular cut out a small grinder should do the main part with a drill or even the same grinder to even out any rough edges.

A circular hole may need a powerful drill with those cone bits, several holes to even out to a circle.

As for the water runoff V flashing with some sealant would work

[adnj]

Drill a hole and use right or left cutting (green or red grip) aviation shears.

I've also used a jigsaw with a fine-toothed metal cutting blade and a carbide blade but that is always noisy and sometimes frustrating when you start breaking blades.

[pugboy]

yeah but what is best way to put flashing to avoid leaks as corrugated is not flat and easy to put flashing.

I can only think of cutting the hole and bending upwards a 2" lip and putting flashing and flashband to seal the lip.
then screw the fan down over the hole.

[maj. tom]

Anybody know best way to cut a hole about 18” in corrugated roof sheet to install an extractor fan ?

Roof is a shed with gentle slope, I guess would need some kind of V flashing to direct water off

Check what these fellas do. And weatherproof caulk under all the borders before screwing it down.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=


Another one with more or less the same technique:

[rspann]

Spray foam , set your turbine and clean excess

[pugboy]

That is the technique self

[Jerry84]

Wanted to find out what's the thinnest concrete board that's readily available and average pricing per sheet

[pugboy]

I bought a sheet of 1/4” plycem by Agostinis
Friday for $147
Using it to replace celotex

Wanted to find out what's the thinnest concrete board that's readily available and average pricing per sheet

[pugboy]

Installed radiant barrier under a shed we have
It was put in after the roofing was installed.
Makes a huge difference, night and day.

[Jerry84]

Want to screw this down to a painted, unplastered concrete block wall as I cannot plaster the painted wall...the mortar falls off. The idea is to use gypsum compound to give the smooth finish..wondering what kinda screws to use

I bought a sheet of 1/4” plycem by Agostinis
Friday for $147
Using it to replace celotex

Wanted to find out what's the thinnest concrete board that's readily available and average pricing per sheet

[pugboy]

That easy
There are blue concrete screws you can use
Drill hole and they bite direct into brick or concrete
They come in counter sunk head

[Jerry84]

Where can I get them and the cost?? I plan on using approximately10 4x8 sheets to cover the area. Want to place the gypsum tape over them and mudding it ..hoping to cover seams and screw heads to give a smooth finish..Open to suggestions/ criticisms

That easy
There are blue concrete screws you can use
Drill hole and they bite direct into brick or concrete
They come in counter sunk head

[pugboy]

They sell them at most Hardware’s
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=djotP-sR4mU

[rspann]

Where can I get them and the cost?? I plan on using approximately10 4x8 sheets to cover the area. Want to place the gypsum tape over them and mudding it ..hoping to cover seams and screw heads to give a smooth finish..Open to suggestions/ criticisms

That easy
There are blue concrete screws you can use
Drill hole and they bite direct into brick or concrete
They come in counter sunk head

I had the same problem last week and made them use a grinder to take off all the paint before plastering it over.

[Jerry84]

Wished it was that easy...there is approximately 10 years of paint on the walls....and its a large surface area...so looking for the easy way out

Where can I get them and the cost?? I plan on using approximately10 4x8 sheets to cover the area. Want to place the gypsum tape over them and mudding it ..hoping to cover seams and screw heads to give a smooth finish..Open to suggestions/ criticisms

That easy
There are blue concrete screws you can use
Drill hole and they bite direct into brick or concrete
They come in counter sunk head

I had the same problem last week and made them use a grinder to take off all the paint before plastering it over.

[eitech]

I have a few e12 sockets i wanna blank off. Is there a insulated plug i can screw into it or cap to cover?

[pugboy]

If you lucky and the paint old and thick
A powerful pressure washer might be able to lift the paint off in thick flakes

Wished it was that easy...there is approximately 10 years of paint on the walls....and its a large surface area...so looking for the easy way out

Where can I get them and the cost?? I plan on using approximately10 4x8 sheets to cover the area. Want to place the gypsum tape over them and mudding it ..hoping to cover seams and screw heads to give a smooth finish..Open to suggestions/ criticisms

That easy
There are blue concrete screws you can use
Drill hole and they bite direct into brick or concrete
They come in counter sunk head

I had the same problem last week and made them use a grinder to take off all the paint before plastering it over.

[rspann]

Wished it was that easy...there is approximately 10 years of paint on the walls....and its a large surface area...so looking for the easy way out

Where can I get them and the cost?? I plan on using approximately10 4x8 sheets to cover the area. Want to place the gypsum tape over them and mudding it ..hoping to cover seams and screw heads to give a smooth finish..Open to suggestions/ criticisms

That easy
There are blue concrete screws you can use
Drill hole and they bite direct into brick or concrete
They come in counter sunk head

I had the same problem last week and made them use a grinder to take off all the paint before plastering it over.

Sander is less work and less cost, plus longer lasting if you put a slick coat of mortar. If you go with the cement board ,dont use paper tape and mud. Use mesh tape and plaster it.

[rspann]

I could lend you a sandblaster if you need to remove it quickly.

[adnj]

Wished it was that easy...there is approximately 10 years of paint on the walls....and its a large surface area...so looking for the easy way out

Where can I get them and the cost?? I plan on using approximately10 4x8 sheets to cover the area. Want to place the gypsum tape over them and mudding it ..hoping to cover seams and screw heads to give a smooth finish..Open to suggestions/ criticisms

That easy
There are blue concrete screws you can use
Drill hole and they bite direct into brick or concrete
They come in counter sunk head

I had the same problem last week and made them use a grinder to take off all the paint before plastering it over.

Sander is less work and less cost, plus longer lasting if you put a slick coat of mortar. If you go with the cement board ,dont use paper tape and mud. Use mesh tape and plaster it.

Agree with rspann: fiberglass tape and concrete plaster should be used on cement board seams. The blue screws are called "Tapcon" screws.

You can also consider using paint stripper for concrete walls and floors. Suit up and use a respirator because it is highly corrrosive. You just apply it with a brush.

Thick coats of enamel are the easiest to remove in my experience. The gel works best for walls. For 300 sq ft of wall, you will need one or two gallons of paint stripper.

Scrape it off and, if you can, follow up with a pressure washer for exterior walls.

[telfer]

Looking for a someone to make a table any suggestions?????

[hong kong phooey]

i might be wrong , but probably some of these builders here can correct me . you dont need to strip all the paint , just spot strip it and cut some grooves in the brick work .
spray the wall with poly V and mix some of the polyV in your mortar mix . Add some of the porcelain tinset in your mortar mix to plaster the wall.

[adnj]

you dont need to strip all the paint , just spot strip it and cut some grooves in the brick work .

Cutting grooves or hashing the surface will help the mortar to stay in place.

spray the wall with poly V and mix some of the polyV in your mortar mix .

Using polyvinyl acetate as a primer and concrete adjuvant is recommended and will work well if you follow the label instructions. It will only hold as well as the substrate that it sits on.

Add some of the porcelain tinset in your mortar mix to plaster the wall.

I'm not sure if thinset will give you any advantages here. The fine sand and additives in thinset simply allow a thinner, more consistent adhesive layer for tiling that offers longer working times than simple concrete mortar.

[pugboy]

i have seen guys tile a wall by jagging it up with a hilti, doesn’t take long to do
But make sure the jooks are at most 2” or less apart and open up paint to bare brick