Foundations

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1. Concrete Pad Spec for Gate Piers

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

2. Foundation - Ground Beams

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

3. Jetfloor system AND Thermalite vs concrete block

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

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

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

5. earthing insulated raft foundations 1 2

   By Highland build, April 13, 2022   

   • isoquick insulated raft
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   • SuperJohnG
   • April 15, 2022

6. Piles & Trench Fill Combo

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

7. 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

8. C25 concrete mix ratios

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

9. Insulating a beam and block floor

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

10. Foundation Tip

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

11. Below Basement RC Insulation

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

12. Foundation ill design?

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

13. Rebar dowelling?

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

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

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

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

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

16. Breaking up and relaying concrete slab

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

17. Have i messed up my foundation levels?

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

18. Lowering foundations, barn conversion

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

19. Rock breaker info.

    By Jenki, February 13, 2022   

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

20. 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

21. Groundworks quote advice - first time post.

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

22. UFH in Foundation Slab Expansion Joints

    By AliG, February 9, 2022   

    • expansion joint
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    • AliG
    • February 10, 2022

23. 1920s chalet bungalow. Original foundations insufficient

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

24. Are 750mm strip foundations normal?

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

25. Most cost effective option for foundation - 1 2

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