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The "fall" of a sewer pipe is defined as the vertical distance by which one end (or one end of a section) of the pipe drops relative to the other. It can be expressed as a percentage when divided by the length of the pipe. This is the pipe's slope, or gradient.
Read MoreCorrugated plastic drainage pipe (often known as a "french drain" or "weeping tile") is a flexible pipe perforated with small holes on one side that allow water to enter the pipe from the surrounding soil.
Read MoreSteel poles are a common sight as flagpoles, railings and fences or supporting scaffolding or basketball nets. To fit and install any of these things, it may be necessary to cut a steel pole down to size.
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