Chasing - Revision history

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	In the case of stud, dry-wall and other hollow constructions, it may be possible to route services inside the void in the partition or wall, but this is not regarded as chasing.		In the case of stud, dry-wall and other hollow constructions, it may be possible to route services inside the void in the partition or wall, but this is not regarded as chasing.

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−	A chase is a groove or channel ~~that is~~ cut into an existing layer or substrate ~~in order~~ to accommodate ~~a service item,~~ such as ~~a pipe~~ or ~~cable~~. Chasing is ~~therefore~~ the act of cutting a chase and is usually undertaken in solid wall or solid floor construction.	+	A chase is a groove or channel cut into an existing layer or substrate to accommodate services such as pipes or cables. Chasing is the act of cutting a chase and is usually undertaken in solid wall or solid floor construction.

−	The width of the chase will depend on the type and number of the services enclosed but typically is not usually wider than 100mm. It is not normal practice to cut chases for large size services such as rainwater or sewage pipes.	+	The width of the chase will depend on the type and number of the services to be enclosed but typically is not usually wider than 100mm. It is not normal practice to cut chases for large size services such as rainwater or sewage pipes.

−	Chases can be cut into brick, plaster and concrete-block walls. They can also be cut into the screeds of concrete floors if no provision for ~~the pipe~~ or ~~cable~~ was made at the design stage or an ~~unforeseeable~~ requirement has arisen ~~post completion~~.	+	Chases can be cut into brick, plaster and concrete-block walls. They can also be cut into the screeds of concrete floors if no provision for pipes or cables was made at the design stage or if an unforeseen requirement has arisen.

−	Once the required pipe or cable is secured into the chase it can be concealed by plaster, cement mortar or other surface finish. Some services such as power cables, must be housed in protective tubing ~~in order~~ to separate them from ~~the~~ plaster or other enveloping ~~material~~.	+	Once the required pipe or cable is secured into the chase it can be concealed by plaster, cement mortar or other surface finish. Some services such as power cables, must be housed in protective tubing to separate them from plaster or other enveloping materials.

−	The process of creating a chase is likely to be undertaken by an electrician, or a plumber if a pipe is being installed in an existing ~~scenario;~~	+	The process of creating a chase is likely to be undertaken by an electrician, or a plumber if a pipe is being installed in an existing structure.

−	In the case of stud, dry-wall and other hollow constructions, it may be possible to route services inside the partition or wall ~~although~~ this ~~can mean substantial disruption and inconvenience. It~~ is not ~~however~~ regarded as chasing.	+	In the case of stud, dry-wall and other hollow constructions, it may be possible to route services inside the void in the partition or wall, but this is not regarded as chasing.

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A chase is a groove or channel that is cut into an existing layer or substrate in order to accommodate a service item, such as a pipe or cable. Chasing is therefore the act of cutting a chase and is usually undertaken in solid wall or solid floor construction.

The width of the chase will depend on the type and number of the services enclosed but typically is not usually wider than 100mm. It is not normal practice to cut chases for large size services such as rainwater or sewage pipes.

Chases can be cut into brick, plaster and concrete-block walls. They can also be cut into the screeds of concrete floors if no provision for the pipe or cable was made at the design stage or an unforeseeable requirement has arisen post completion.

Once the required pipe or cable is secured into the chase it can be concealed by plaster, cement mortar or other surface finish. Some services such as power cables, must be housed in protective tubing in order to separate them from the plaster or other enveloping material.

The process of creating a chase is likely to be undertaken by an electrician, or a plumber if a pipe is being installed in an existing scenario;

In the case of stud, dry-wall and other hollow constructions, it may be possible to route services inside the partition or wall although this can mean substantial disruption and inconvenience. It is not however regarded as chasing.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Cement mortar.
* Concrete.
* Dry lining.
* Drywall.
* Electrical installation.
* Electrical safety.
* Electrician.
* Finishes.
* Mortar.
* Wall types.
* Wet trades.

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