Amatuer123
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Hello, I decided to remove the complete old flange and lead in my concrete basement and have some questions. While hammering the old flange I must have hit the lead? pipe riser and it now has a half inch (from top) hairline crack which is visible on the outside and inside. Don't know if the crack is a problem; surface of riser is still flush and will be partially surrounded by lead. Also, I will be adding back concrete I assume around the flange and don't know what order to do this. I assume I'd lead it first. For now, I have this order planned:
1) Set flange to proper height; i.e 3/8 inch above floor for 3/8 inch tile.
2) Fill w/ oakum and lead. How much oakum and how much lead? (too what level) At this point the flange is @ 1/2 inch higher than the riser if the flange is 3/8 above the floor and hope this isn't a problem.
3) Fill concrete around flange after lead sets.
4) Tile floor.
5) Set/secure flange to concrete.
Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks in advance, Joe
1) Set flange to proper height; i.e 3/8 inch above floor for 3/8 inch tile.
2) Fill w/ oakum and lead. How much oakum and how much lead? (too what level) At this point the flange is @ 1/2 inch higher than the riser if the flange is 3/8 above the floor and hope this isn't a problem.
3) Fill concrete around flange after lead sets.
4) Tile floor.
5) Set/secure flange to concrete.
Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks in advance, Joe