Foundations

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1. Soil removal costs

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

2. Insulated slab curing time

   By Mr Blobby, May 30, 2022
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   • Conor
   • May 31, 2022

3. Existing Foundations

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

4. Broken mains electric

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

5. Block and Beam into existing wall

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

6. Concrete Pad Spec for Gate Piers

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

7. Foundation - Ground Beams

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

8. Jetfloor system AND Thermalite vs concrete block

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

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

   By BartW, April 16, 2022
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   • nod
   • April 16, 2022

10. earthing insulated raft foundations 1 2

    By Highland build, April 13, 2022   

    • isoquick insulated raft
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    • SuperJohnG
    • April 15, 2022

11. Piles & Trench Fill Combo

    By benben5555, April 14, 2022
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    • George
    • April 15, 2022

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

    By MarkBentley, April 6, 2022   

    • ground screws
    • timberframe
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    • MarkBentley
    • April 14, 2022

13. C25 concrete mix ratios

    By WWilts, April 5, 2022
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    • Mr Punter
    • April 5, 2022

14. Insulating a beam and block floor

    By dnb, July 9, 2019
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    • Polish Builder
    • April 4, 2022

15. Foundation Tip

    By nod, April 3, 2022
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    • nod
    • April 3, 2022

16. Below Basement RC Insulation

    By Internet Know How, March 27, 2022
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    • Internet Know How
    • March 28, 2022

17. Foundation ill design?

    By BartW, March 28, 2022
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    • BartW
    • March 28, 2022

18. Rebar dowelling?

    By Makeitstop, March 26, 2022
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    • Conor
    • March 27, 2022

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

    By jimmyharris80, March 22, 2022
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    • jimmyharris80
    • March 23, 2022

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

    By drpepe, March 20, 2022
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    • nod
    • March 21, 2022

21. Breaking up and relaying concrete slab

    By CambridgeMart, March 20, 2022
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    • CambridgeMart
    • March 21, 2022

22. Have i messed up my foundation levels?

    By Krogers, March 15, 2022
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    • Krogers
    • March 16, 2022

23. Lowering foundations, barn conversion

    By daunker, March 16, 2022
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    • Jilly
    • March 16, 2022

24. Rock breaker info.

    By Jenki, February 13, 2022   

    • the windy roost
    • rock breaker
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    • markc
    • March 16, 2022

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

    By Lk1980, March 15, 2022
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    • Lk1980
    • March 15, 2022