Hello,
I plan to start building my single-family house next year and will soon apply for the natural gas connection.
The situation is that I am planning a double carport next to my utility room, where the gas pipes exit. According to the utility company, it is not recommended to build over utility lines (not only gas but other lines as well).
What are your experiences with this issue? I just found out about it, and my architect did not mention anything. The pipes can only exit the house where the carport is planned. I am now considering arranging two parking spaces one behind the other instead of side by side to keep the lines clear. Would that make sense? In case of a malfunction, I would have to pay for breaking up and repairing the interlocking pavement.
I have attached a sketch showing the pipe route and the carport location.
Thanks in advance for your help!
I plan to start building my single-family house next year and will soon apply for the natural gas connection.
The situation is that I am planning a double carport next to my utility room, where the gas pipes exit. According to the utility company, it is not recommended to build over utility lines (not only gas but other lines as well).
What are your experiences with this issue? I just found out about it, and my architect did not mention anything. The pipes can only exit the house where the carport is planned. I am now considering arranging two parking spaces one behind the other instead of side by side to keep the lines clear. Would that make sense? In case of a malfunction, I would have to pay for breaking up and repairing the interlocking pavement.
I have attached a sketch showing the pipe route and the carport location.
Thanks in advance for your help!
chrisw81 schrieb:
Yes, the grouper
I’ll gladly take some photos for you once it’s finished, maybe you’ll like the grouper then Of course, we’re all looking forward to the photos in the house photos thread—whether you like it or not.
I might not necessarily recommend installing a foundation for the carport, but rather paving the ground. This can be more easily removed (and relaid) if needed, compared to having to break up parts of a foundation. I don't see a major issue with this, as most properties likely have utility lines located under paved areas anyway.