A reply to all who are interested, We use 1/8" to the foot when creating outdoor surfaces, such as driveways and patios, etc..
One can slope it more than that if desired, but that is what is required. Jim Tallman Sr. Designer FX Studios 513.829.1888 ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Carmichael" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Sundial List" <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, March 08, 2002 2:08 PM Subject: Sundial water drainage > Hi All > > I'm designing a monumental horizontal sundial for the University of > California library in San Marcos. The face will probable be made from > concreter aggregate. Since it is in a high foot traffic area and will be > walked on, there is some concern about water puddling and people slipping > because the water will not drain off. I'm thinking that I could tilt the > face slightly and make it a reclining dial. > > Does anybody know the MIMIMUM amount of slope that would be needed for > drainage? I'm thinking that architects must have some set standard for > this. > > Thanks > > John > > John L. Carmichael Jr. > Sundial Sculptures > 925 E. Foothills Dr. > Tucson Arizona 85718 > USA > > Tel: 520-696-1709 > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Website: <http://www.sundialsculptures.com> > > - > -
