DIY peanut nearly dropps a house.
Just thought Id show you what not to do..
This is my house which we are slightly renovating at the moment ( just got it). The previous owner has put this green Corregated roofing up to help screen the neighbours yard at some stage and help hide two downpipes from the roof.:2tsup:
The first downpipe is in bad condition dented and buckled to keep the water flow behind the roofing sheets and out of sight.:2tsup:
the other downpipe is also directed away from the concrete path/ gardens and right down into the bottom corner of the building:2tsup:
There was a nasty musty wet smell permiating from this area constantly, all enclosed, no ventilation, mould and mildew had movie nights behind the screen:2tsup:
The water coming off the roof straight into a 6m x 150mm wide dirt trench right next to the house:2tsup:
Just a few pics, notice that tree roots now grow above ground and up into the air at my place, and the nice hole that has been eroded under the concrete:2tsup: .
Ive demolished the offending structure now and plan to fill the hole in the ground with stabilised sand, the downpipes are directed out towards the back lawn until i can put them inground or to a tank ( still deciding).
Me and the other half can finish our indoor renos now, yard work will wait for summer.
When doing your own work fella- use your brain and think. :2tsup: PS: I did the building inspection here before we bought it, yes I knew about the problem, no It hasn't actually wrecked anything. Point is if left in that state definately would have.
Have fun, save money, don't be to proud to ask a silly question like " if i hide my downpipe will that mean that water won't come out of it any more?":2tsup: :screwy:
