Colorbond or PVC downpipes??.... Help!

[munruben]

Yes, check your contract and if it states that colourbond is to be used then insist that it be used. If there is no specific mention of the material to be used and the builder has gone ahead and done the work to his liking without consulting you and getting your approval then you have every right to insist on the work being done to your specification and satisfaction, .Dont pay until you are happy with the work and materials used unless those materials were specified in the contract.

[echnidna]

Hi

I just came across this thread.



NO! I can't believe how much bullsh*t SOME builders put out!

IF the pipe were horizontal then MAYBE just maybe there would be some weight to consider. However even IF that was the case the builder could add some more support! This is cr*p at its finest.

If you have sufficient space in the area surrounding the extension then why not install one or more soakwells? *IF* you can do this then you will remove the hideous pipe pvc or not. Soakwells done properly do not normally overflow. I live in WA so the ground here - being sand - works well with soakwells, if you are in a clay or some relatively less porous ground area then maybe soakwells will not work for you.

BTW *YOU* are the person paying the bills and HIS work therefore *YOU* stipulate what *YOU* want. YOU decide on what you want and are willing to pay for and the BUILDER COMPLIES.

I just realised how how glad I am about being a retired builder and not being involved in pedantic hassles any more.