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Looking to place some plants against the bricks of my house. Not going for a typical raised garden bed, but low key, edging and sparingly planting (20mm - <1m) native plants.
As per pic, exposed house brick is 5 bricks high, these are facade bricks they are not structural.
Total garden would be 7m across house front x 90cm width. I was looking at doing 75 or 100mm high edging, costing up weathering steel or plastic edging. Inclined to spend on steel for its straightness. Was trying to avoid wood (termites, up keep).
I have purchased sealant for the bricks. Polyfilla to patch some facade cracks.
I know to not cover the weep holes. And I will grade soil to grass, away from the house.
What else am I missing?
Do I add plastic membrane to base of planting area?
Do I put in an ag line?
Do I need to add edging to brick side of framing or does it need a full barrier of gravel/rocks to protect the bricks?
note: in heavy rain, water pools against these bricks as the house has design is flat in front with no front guttering.
Hi @Noelle - I was hoping for some more advice. I have painted the front facade and I am up to stage 2 - the ag lines.
I have attached my plan. I will have an ag pipe down the side of house, across the front of house meeting at a pit which will then run to the street.
Being different brands, do you know if you can attach the Vinidex Y Junction to the Reln slotted, socked ag pipe?
Hello @abc______12345
Thanks for sharing your drainage plans for your garden. I'll have to double check for you regarding the compatibility of Vinidex and Reln drains. In the meantime, I suggest having a quick look at this guide - How to install garden drainage by @Adam_W and this discussion - Drainage to fix a muddy lawn by @Ben.
Because your proposed drain system is complex and involves proximity to your house wall, I recommend hiring a registered plumber for the task. Engaging a professional ensures adherence to run-off regulations and proper connection to your stormwater drain in compliance with building codes. However, you can still save costs on this project by handling tasks like digging and concrete cutting yourself.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Hello @abc______12345
Good news! I've been speaking to my plumbing specialist at the store, and she's double checked and has confirmed that the Vinidex junctions will work with the Reln extendable agi pipes.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
