[mriko45]

I finished putting in a basement roughin for a bathroom (drains and toilet )now it is time to cover the pipes I laid with cement. How do I do this. Do I cover the pipe with

(sand or gravel ) then poor cement or will this create a sag where ever I poor the cement , or do I just poor cement in the cavity level with the rest of the floor...
Any Help appreciated

Any link to information also appreciated

[speedball1]

As a rule on a small "slit trench" we fill the area around and over the pipe with dirt to the bottoim of the pour and a little over. We tamp and compact the dirt and make oiur patch over that. On a larger area we do the fill and compact thing and lay plastic and wire mesh down before we pour a patch. Good luck, Tom

[doug238]

Typically, the concrete is 3 1/2" thick.

[mriko45]

typically, the concrete is 3 1/2" thick.

And sometimes it can actually cost more but some people also just want to learn and what better way to learn is there by making an improvement in your home and life...

[speedball1]

" sometimes it can actually cost more but some people also just want to learn and what better way to learn is there by making an improvement in your home and life."
This page is set up to assist do it you selfers for whatever reason. Dougs disclaimer is only his way of saying that." If you're over your head in a plumbing project it's better to call in a licensed plumber then to take a chance on your families health." If I'm mistaken I'm sure Doug will correct me.
Regards, Tom

[doug238]

Thank you tom.
I am a licensed plumber with a master's license in Georgia and Alabama. I own a business in the atlanta metro area. My disclaimer is there so someone will not take my advice and misconstrue it and do it wrong or vary from my advice and want to sue me. I am willing to help but not willing for someone to target me for helping.