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    Feb 8, 2008, 10:19 PM
    Rainwater drainage
    What should be the standard slope for a concrete block paved carpark of 15m based on rainwater drainage?
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    Feb 9, 2008, 01:02 AM
    If you use a rule of thumb of 1/2" or 12.7000mm slope from the back to the front rain will run off well.

    Good Luck,

    Van
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