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Good afternoon all,
i'm in the process of converting a downstairs porch into a downstairs WC and have a slight snag.
My dilemma is that inside the property is a gas pipe in the corner that sticks out and will be right in the way of a) the studwork being put in and b) the floor insulation!
My problem is that BCO wants timber a frame to be created inside the porch and the floor will rise to the DPC (floating floor) (1 inch above the gas pipe) On the down side, my BCO has told me he won't get involved with gas and leave it to a plumber to decide what to do. More or less 75% of the pipework would be covered by the studwork, assuming I can be very creative with my notching.
My current thoughts are to build a ply box for that corner of the room (6" by 9" or so), attach it to the wall then build the stud walls around it , perhaps with some screw protection (metal lining?) and then for extra security replace one of the bricks with a vent brick - just encase of leaks. Technically the pipe will not be accessible and I figure I can pop some insulation ontop with some form of decorative step - to avoid a cold spot.
Can I ask you dear folk if i'm a mad man or if there's a simple solution
Any help, appreciated.
i'm in the process of converting a downstairs porch into a downstairs WC and have a slight snag.
My dilemma is that inside the property is a gas pipe in the corner that sticks out and will be right in the way of a) the studwork being put in and b) the floor insulation!
My problem is that BCO wants timber a frame to be created inside the porch and the floor will rise to the DPC (floating floor) (1 inch above the gas pipe) On the down side, my BCO has told me he won't get involved with gas and leave it to a plumber to decide what to do. More or less 75% of the pipework would be covered by the studwork, assuming I can be very creative with my notching.
My current thoughts are to build a ply box for that corner of the room (6" by 9" or so), attach it to the wall then build the stud walls around it , perhaps with some screw protection (metal lining?) and then for extra security replace one of the bricks with a vent brick - just encase of leaks. Technically the pipe will not be accessible and I figure I can pop some insulation ontop with some form of decorative step - to avoid a cold spot.
Can I ask you dear folk if i'm a mad man or if there's a simple solution
Any help, appreciated.
