Conceal Pipework

Here is some ways that plumbing pipework can be concealed in various materials in the home as pipes that are fitted to the outside of a wall are not too pretty to look at and will not match any decor. So concealing is a good plan. NW4 Plumbers provide a professional plumbing service.

Below are some options:

Timber Walls.

Inside timber walls there is a risk of creating a resonance through the structure caused by flowing water. This risk can be overcome by securing the pipes with pipe clips onto rubber or felt mountings and adding extra insulation material. The pipes need to be checked for leaks before they are sealed in. Wherever pipes are inaccessible, their joints should be kept to a minimum as these are considered to be weak points. Fit an access panel if possible with so that future access can be gained.

Solid Walls.

Concealment of pipework in walls is done by channeling out the wall, fitting the pipework and then making good with plaster. The pipes need to be isolated in case of emergencies. The depth of the channel is limited to 1/3 of the thickness of the wall. Plumbing work carried out by an NW4 Plumber is guaranteed.

Timber Floors.

The most important thing to consider when locating pipework in wooden floors is that to cut too much timber from a structural joist will cause weakness in that joist leading to an unsafe floor. The depth of cut limit for a floor joist is 1/8th of its own depth, making sure that the notch for the pipe is close to the bearing wall. Make sure that the pipes are not touching, using felt pads if needed to reduce noise and always allow for expansion and contraction.

Pipes below the floor.

Any pipe system that is run underneath a floor must allow for expansion and contraction. This can be done by either placing the pipe in some thin lagging material or running in a small floor duct covered with a plate. You can run pipes in concrete using a larger pipe as a conduit.





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