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Paul1977

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#2910537 5-May-2022 12:09

@33coupe They say they can't use a straight pipe since it's not centered to the lower gutter, so my question would be was it meant to be centered? What does it look like on the plans?

I suspect it was meant to be centered with a straight pipe and someone screwed up so they added the spreader is the cheapest "fix" available. Looking at your plans should verify if that's correct or not. If it was meant to be centered then that's defective workmanship and on them to fix if it bothers you (unless you signed off on a change during the build). If it's like that on the plan that you signed off on then you'll need to foot the bill for any modifications.

I'm curious about the different soffit heights, do you have a mix of different internal ceiling heights?

duckDecoy

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#2910549 5-May-2022 12:55

33coupe: Sorry to dig up an old thread, but as it relates to the same thing I thought I'd post here (and avoid creating a new thread).

It's been one year now and am very happy with the outcome, thanks again for everyones suggestions and input. There's not much that hasn't been changed from the original plans lol.

So going through the maintenance issues we have, and appear to be at a crossroads with the downpipe between the two different ceiling heights.

As per the pics I think it looks really ugly

The builder has been in touch with contractor who said it's council compliant and can't do much else as removing the spreader pipe might result in over flow above the door.
And as it's not centered to the gutter below, it can't be a straight pipe down.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/WttALZ8aQ8qRZVxh6

Does anyone else think it looks ugly, anyone think of a way to fix it?
Or am I just being really fussy?

Thanks

I kept my eye out on my morning walk and saw multiple examples of this across a bunch of houses. The fact I had never noticed this before might help put your mind at rest that it looks ugly, it had never before caught my eye.

33coupe

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#2910561 5-May-2022 13:21

I am unsure how it was meant to be, I haven't been able to find anything on the plans.
I've attached pics of the plans.

The picture of just the white spout was how we received it after handover, so I'm assuming that is council compliant (builder didn't specify when asked)

At a guess, and looking at photos online, I'm assuming it can run onto the roof and trickle down into the lower guttering.

If that's the case then I had a suggestion to have a downpipe go closer to the roof tiles (as per my crass sketch).
Even if it had the same mostly sealed end so that water slowly comes onto the roof tiles. But that idea had been ignored as well (might not work, but I am keen to change it if possible)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/2ofCXinHJ6DdaCyh7

In regards to the ceiling height, the kitchen, lounge/living room are 2.7m, the rest of the house is 2.4m. And apart from the downpipe, we really love it like that

Jase2985

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#2910571 5-May-2022 13:54

you will find that while it has a sealed end it will have holes totaling greater than the area of the pipe under it to allow water to drain into the lower spouting.

It wouldn't usually be on the concept plans.

i would put a 45 degree bend at the bottom and increase the length of the vertical pipe so the 45deg sits just above the lower roof, and direct the flow of water to the right when looking from the front of the property. this will reduce the visual implication of the horizontal pipe while still allowing water to drain off the top roof and not hindering any flow in the lower gutter.

you wouldn't want it going straight down as it could cause splashing out over the gutter or up onto the barge board/under the roof.

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