I am in the process of laying in a new soil pipe. Before I started digging the area adjacent to the exterior wall (where I will lay the new pipe) was covered in a concrete apron (about 4" thick) that extended about 18" up the wall. this has all cracked and is above the dpc so has bridged it and is a reason why I am having damp problems.
I will be removing the concrete apron anyway to put in the new soil line. Once I have done the work does anyone have any ideas/recommendations as to how I should resurface the area? It has to take the water away from the wall and it is in a damp/dark area. The soil is very poor and is a maximum of a foot deep before solid clay.
Due to the poor drainage & damp conditions its vital that any surface water is taken as far away from the property as possible. I was planning to put a filler of gravel immediately next to the wall to stop any splashback but what about the rest??
Once again, any advice gratefully received.
I will be removing the concrete apron anyway to put in the new soil line. Once I have done the work does anyone have any ideas/recommendations as to how I should resurface the area? It has to take the water away from the wall and it is in a damp/dark area. The soil is very poor and is a maximum of a foot deep before solid clay.
Due to the poor drainage & damp conditions its vital that any surface water is taken as far away from the property as possible. I was planning to put a filler of gravel immediately next to the wall to stop any splashback but what about the rest??
Once again, any advice gratefully received.
