Foundations

720 topics in this forum

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

   By DannyG, April 26, 2022
   • 14 replies
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   • Alan Ambrose
   • July 19, 2022

2. Block and Beam level conundrum

   By lstevensuk, July 10, 2022
   • 4 replies
   • 771 views
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   • Canski
   • July 10, 2022

3. Trench foundation width

   By DannyG, July 8, 2022
   • 7 replies
   • 1.5k views
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   • Chanmenie
   • July 8, 2022

4. Quantities for garden wall footings

   By Tony K, July 7, 2022
   • 14 replies
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   • Tony K
   • July 8, 2022

5. Cavity infill below DPC

   By SBMS, July 5, 2022
   • 10 replies
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   • Carrerahill
   • July 7, 2022

6. 3m limit to building over a sewer

   By Alchemist, June 17, 2022
   • 11 replies
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   • Alchemist
   • July 6, 2022

7. Solum bitumen Liquid Tar

   By riboid, November 12, 2021   

   • solum
   • foundations bitumen, liquid tar,
   • (and 1 more)

     Tagged with:

     • solum
     • foundations bitumen, liquid tar,
     • airtightness
   • 1 reply
   • 1.4k views
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   • Suffolk peasant
   • July 2, 2022

8. Storing materials on beam & block

   By BadgerBadger, June 30, 2022
   • 3 replies
   • 644 views
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   • nod
   • June 30, 2022

9. Steel Frame Building Foundation and Pad Stone help please? :-)

   By Greenmonster, June 22, 2022
   • 0 replies
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   • Greenmonster
   • June 22, 2022

10. Detailing - external skin below DPC 1 2

    By Hilldes, October 18, 2021
    • 36 replies
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    • Hilldes
    • June 21, 2022

11. Steel Fixing - Rebar rates

    By Internet Know How, June 6, 2022
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views
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    • Ronan 1
    • June 7, 2022

12. Electricity over foundation

    By Ben Weston, June 1, 2022
    • 8 replies
    • 894 views
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    • Carrerahill
    • June 6, 2022

13. Trench block confusion

    By Ben Weston, May 26, 2022
    • 11 replies
    • 8k views
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    • lstevensuk
    • June 6, 2022

14. Soil removal costs

    By peteypops, May 13, 2021
    • 18 replies
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    • Pocster
    • June 2, 2022

15. Insulated slab curing time

    By Mr Blobby, May 30, 2022
    • 3 replies
    • 876 views
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    • Conor
    • May 31, 2022

16. Existing Foundations

    By richo106, May 26, 2022
    • 2 replies
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    • ToughButterCup
    • May 27, 2022

17. Broken mains electric

    By Digger1, April 4, 2022
    • 17 replies
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    • Digger1
    • May 19, 2022

18. Block and Beam into existing wall

    By lstevensuk, May 16, 2022
    • 5 replies
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    • bassanclan
    • May 16, 2022

19. Concrete Pad Spec for Gate Piers

    By Dan F, April 22, 2022
    • 10 replies
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    • Mr Punter
    • May 13, 2022

20. Foundation - Ground Beams

    By lstevensuk, April 25, 2022
    • 20 replies
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    • lstevensuk
    • April 29, 2022

21. Jetfloor system AND Thermalite vs concrete block

    By BartW, April 15, 2022
    • 5 replies
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    • Olf
    • April 20, 2022

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

    By BartW, April 16, 2022
    • 1 reply
    • 554 views
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    • nod
    • April 16, 2022

23. earthing insulated raft foundations 1 2

    By Highland build, April 13, 2022   

    • isoquick insulated raft
    • 33 replies
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    • SuperJohnG
    • April 15, 2022

24. Piles & Trench Fill Combo

    By benben5555, April 14, 2022
    • 11 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • George
    • April 15, 2022

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

    By MarkBentley, April 6, 2022   

    • ground screws
    • timberframe
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • ground screws
      • timberframe
      • eco
    • 16 replies
    • 4k views
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    • MarkBentley
    • April 14, 2022