Foundations

501 topics in this forum

1. Broken mains electric

   By Digger1, April 4
   • 17 replies
   • 313 views
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   • Digger1
   • Thursday at 18:16

2. Block and Beam into existing wall

   By lstevensuk, Monday at 11:32
   • 5 replies
   • 105 views
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   • bassanclan
   • Monday at 20:40

3. Concrete Pad Spec for Gate Piers

   By Dan F, April 22
   • 10 replies
   • 256 views
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   • Mr Punter
   • May 13

4. Beam and Block floor and ventilated void vs Timber Frame

   By BartW, May 11
   • 11 replies
   • 190 views
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   • BartW
   • May 13

5. Foundation - Ground Beams

   By lstevensuk, April 25
   • 20 replies
   • 470 views
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   • lstevensuk
   • April 29

6. Beam and block alternatives (clay/ground heave)

   By DannyG, April 26
   • 13 replies
   • 252 views
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   • Dreadnaught
   • April 27

7. Jetfloor system AND Thermalite vs concrete block

   By BartW, April 15
   • 5 replies
   • 224 views
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   • Olf
   • April 20

8. Ventilation of beam and block floor void in a TF house

   By BartW, April 16
   • 1 reply
   • 107 views
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   • nod
   • April 16

9. earthing insulated raft foundations 1 2

   By Highland build, April 13   

   • isoquick insulated raft
   • 33 replies
   • 481 views
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   • SuperJohnG
   • April 15

10. Piles & Trench Fill Combo

    By benben5555, April 14
    • 11 replies
    • 180 views
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    • George
    • April 15

11. Concrete free foundations - combining ground screws with a solid compacted floor

    By MarkBentley, April 6   

    • ground screws
    • timberframe
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • ground screws
      • timberframe
      • eco
    • 16 replies
    • 423 views
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    • MarkBentley
    • April 14

12. UFH pipes in concrete slab, on insulation or tied to mesh

    By Chanmenie, March 28
    • 7 replies
    • 267 views
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    • Chanmenie
    • April 5

13. C25 concrete mix ratios

    By WWilts, April 5
    • 3 replies
    • 183 views
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    • Mr Punter
    • April 5

14. Insulating a beam and block floor

    By dnb, July 9, 2019
    • 23 replies
    • 2.3k views
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    • Polish Builder
    • April 4

15. Foundation Tip

    By nod, April 3
    • 0 replies
    • 123 views
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    • nod
    • April 3

16. Below Basement RC Insulation

    By Internet Know How, March 27
    • 13 replies
    • 241 views
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    • Internet Know How
    • March 28

17. Foundation ill design?

    By BartW, March 28
    • 2 replies
    • 158 views
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    • BartW
    • March 28

18. Rebar dowelling?

    By Makeitstop, March 26
    • 1 reply
    • 133 views
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    • Conor
    • March 27

19. Advice on Foundations/Retaining Wall/Semi-basement

    By jimmyharris80, March 22
    • 19 replies
    • 285 views
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    • jimmyharris80
    • March 23

20. Re using existing footings and slab for new ss extension

    By drpepe, March 20
    • 4 replies
    • 149 views
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    • nod
    • March 21

21. Breaking up and relaying concrete slab

    By CambridgeMart, March 20
    • 4 replies
    • 192 views
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    • CambridgeMart
    • March 21

22. Have i messed up my foundation levels?

    By Krogers, March 15
    • 9 replies
    • 341 views
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    • Krogers
    • March 16

23. Lowering foundations, barn conversion

    By daunker, March 16
    • 3 replies
    • 151 views
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    • Jilly
    • March 16

24. Rock breaker info.

    By Jenki, February 13   

    • the windy roost
    • rock breaker
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • the windy roost
      • rock breaker
      • pecker
    • 15 replies
    • 459 views
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    • markc
    • March 16

25. how can we Support neighbouring patio and sun lounge as our footings are deeper

    By Lk1980, March 15
    • 0 replies
    • 132 views
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    • Lk1980
    • March 15