In the last two articles, we touched on the issue of how to install piping properly, in ways that avoid pipe damage and dips in the pipe. Installation should follow the ASTM-2321 Standard. But what exactly does that mean? Let’s look at the general piping installation process and three rules to follow during excavation and backfilling.Build a baseAll plastic pipe material needs to be installed on a solid base. Ideally, the base should consist of the natural, unexcavated soil — except where organic or peat soils are present. However, the reality is that installation usually requires placement of some type
