Down pipe

[ree]

Just saying but "Clayware" & Salt Glaze are not the same. They are different.

In a number of posts the OP mentioned their "downpipe" they also mentioned their"downpipe/gutter" in their first post first sentence but they never referred to the pipe in question as a soil pipe or soil pipe stack or even as something that needed "soil stack work"?

No sweat but it is best to use the correct technical terminology?

 

[denso13]

Just saying but "Clayware" & Salt Glaze are not the same. They are different.

In a number of posts the OP mentioned their "downpipe" they also mentioned their"downpipe/gutter" in their first post first sentence but they never referred to the pipe in question as a soil pipe or soil pipe stack or even as something that needed "soil stack work"?

No sweat but it is best to use the correct technical terminology?

No sweat, we know what the OP meant. And they are getting someone in, it's irrelevant anyway.

 

[Beansbaked]

Sorry I think I’ve caused some confusion. I have plastic guttering which goes into cast iron downpipe. The previous home owners didn’t have them both changed. I think the downpipe is leaking as I have quite a wet patch on the front of the house where there is a bracket screwing the downpipe to the house. I noticed the downpipe is cemented into what looks like a porcelain pipe which cracked as I was clearing away some of the rubbish around it where a bush had been growing. I’ve not had time to have a closer look yet but im trying to arrange for someone to come and see about replacing all of it. If it’s not a major job I figure it would be best then I can forget about it

 

[denso13]

Sorry I think I’ve caused some confusion.

No confusion, don't worry about it.

If it’s not a major job I figure it would be best then I can forget about it

It's fairly simple, in the big scheme of things, get it repaired then move on.

 

[ree]

Poster #17,
If its no sweat irrelevant then why are you even answering? And continuing to answer?

This is a public forum & presumably many DIY viewers want to learn good practice & correct terminology?

 

[denso13]

This is a public forum & presumably many DIY viewers want to learn good practice & correct terminology?

Probably, also post quoting etiquette.

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

Sorry I think I’ve caused some confusion.

You've not caused any bother, don't worry, most of us are here to help and will work through the issue with you.

If it’s not a major job I figure it would be best then I can forget about it

It's not a huge job in the grand scheme of things but given your description I would recommend it is looked at sooner rather than later. My advice would be to replace the Cast Iron pipework with Plastic, and make good the connection to the underground drain as required. If this is outside your comfort zone, then I would look to employ a suitable Contractor to carry out the work for you.

As it's a rainwater Downpipe, (and given it seems to be raining virtually every day currently), there runs a greater risk of water getting into the fabric of the building and foundations, which left unchecked, is likely to cause damage in the medium to long term.

 

[Beansbaked]

Thanks for all your help I’ve spoken to a builder who is coming to have a look monday so fingers crossed he can fit us in over the next couple of weeks.

 

[ree]

OP,
Its good to see that one or two are learning a little from my posts - such as I suggested in my first post first sentence that your leaks/splashings might be affecting the ground and possibly penetrating to the internal wall surface.
Check these possible issues for yourself, dont rely on a plumber - the job itself is plumber's work.