Foundations

779 topics in this forum

1. Groundworks quote advice - first time post.

   By GrumpyBear, March 13, 2022
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   • Thorfun
   • March 14, 2022

2. UFH in Foundation Slab Expansion Joints

   By AliG, February 9, 2022   

   • expansion joint
   • ufh
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   • AliG
   • February 10, 2022

3. 1920s chalet bungalow. Original foundations insufficient

   By LaCurandera, January 30, 2022
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   • George
   • February 6, 2022

4. Are 750mm strip foundations normal?

   By SBMS, February 3, 2022
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   • Dave Jones
   • February 5, 2022

5. Most cost effective option for foundation - 1 2

   By Zak S, January 12, 2022
   • 49 replies
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   • Zak S
   • January 24, 2022

6. Concrete slab

   By nickw, June 28, 2021
   • 13 replies
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   • BotusBuild
   • January 18, 2022

7. Retaining wall options

   By eandg, January 12, 2022
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   • eandg
   • January 17, 2022

8. Advice on a ground works quote

   By hbooth, January 12, 2022
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   • ToughButterCup
   • January 13, 2022

9. Underpinning required?

   By Alex3012, January 10, 2022
   • 4 replies
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   • Carrerahill
   • January 10, 2022

10. Semi basement options

    By Clc136a, December 19, 2021
    • 9 replies
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    • Clc136a
    • December 21, 2021

11. Riding arena as foundations

    By Jilly, December 5, 2021
    • 3 replies
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    • nod
    • December 5, 2021

12. Help on foundation choices... 1 2

    By matthyde83, November 30, 2021
    • 44 replies
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    • saveasteading
    • December 1, 2021

13. how flat and level is flat and level

    By gravelrash, November 26, 2021
    • 21 replies
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    • Gus Potter
    • November 28, 2021

14. Slab for garage - detailing

    By Moonshine, November 16, 2021
    • 0 replies
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    • Moonshine
    • November 16, 2021

15. blinding layer, wack or not wack

    By gravelrash, November 12, 2021
    • 6 replies
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    • Temp
    • November 12, 2021

16. Blinding layer grit sand quantities

    By gravelrash, November 2, 2021
    • 1 reply
    • 712 views
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    • markc
    • November 2, 2021

17. Drainage CCTV incorrect survey.

    By Paul Alan, October 26, 2021
    • 5 replies
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    • ToughButterCup
    • November 1, 2021

18. Piling and vibration monitoring

    By Makeitstop, October 21, 2021
    • 1 reply
    • 816 views
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    • ToughButterCup
    • October 21, 2021

19. Extending Existing Footings

    By SIPslidingaway, October 7, 2021
    • 5 replies
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    • saveasteading
    • October 10, 2021

20. Piling - is testing required?

    By eandg, May 18, 2020
    • 23 replies
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    • DragsterDriver
    • October 10, 2021

21. Waterstops/Waterbars - needed or not?

    By BotusBuild, September 20, 2021
    • 12 replies
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    • SteamyTea
    • September 28, 2021

22. How deep could existing soil pipe be?

    By Paul Alan, September 20, 2021
    • 5 replies
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    • Paul Alan
    • September 20, 2021

23. What determines foundation cost? 1 2

    By kiwibloke, September 16, 2021
    • 33 replies
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    • SteamyTea
    • September 20, 2021

24. continuous Zig Zag mesh chairs

    By gravelrash, September 18, 2021
    • 6 replies
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    • Ronan 1
    • September 19, 2021

25. Basement floor construction with finite depth

    By GlanMenai, September 18, 2021
    • 6 replies
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    • Gus Potter
    • September 18, 2021