Foundations

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1. Underground blockwork

   By elMuppito, July 4, 2021
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   • Pocster
   • July 5, 2021

2. Blinding / slip membrane for external ground slab?

   By kxi, July 1, 2021
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   • George
   • July 5, 2021

3. Underfloor slab shows no expansion gap or dpc?

   By Barryscotland, June 29, 2021
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   • Barryscotland
   • June 29, 2021

4. DPC on Kore foundation

   By AliG, February 22, 2021
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   • Kevin J
   • June 27, 2021

5. Trial pit for structural engineer but hit shallow bedrock??

   By Greenmonster, June 26, 2021
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   • Roys
   • June 26, 2021

6. Slump for a 300mm concrete slab with two layers of mesh

   By Moonshine, June 23, 2021
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   • Moonshine
   • June 26, 2021

7. Gate pillars

   By James94, November 27, 2020
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   • Bitpipe
   • June 25, 2021

8. Recommended foundation method for Clay soil nr trees 1 2

   By JD44027, June 10, 2021
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   • patp
   • June 15, 2021

9. Trench sheets wanted

   By faby, June 3, 2021
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   • Adam2
   • June 12, 2021

10. Stabilising boggy ground

    By Tony K, June 9, 2021
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    • scottishjohn
    • June 11, 2021

11. 1950's Bungalow Foundations

    By Digger1, May 23, 2021
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    • George
    • May 29, 2021

12. Water supply trench near foundations

    By WWilts, May 24, 2021
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    • George
    • May 29, 2021

13. Well, well, what do we have here?! 1 2

    By Conor, June 18, 2020
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    • Pocster
    • May 21, 2021

14. Basalt fibre reinforcement bars - working with them?

    By kxi, April 26, 2021
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    • SteamyTea
    • May 19, 2021

15. Surefoot footings or alternative

    By Bramco, May 10, 2021
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    • SteamyTea
    • May 10, 2021

16. Exposed foundations how best to leave?

    By Jilly, May 9, 2021
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    • Gus Potter
    • May 9, 2021

17. Floor beams in patio door opening

    By Olf, May 1, 2021
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    • Olf
    • May 2, 2021

18. Sand Blinding Layer 1 2

    By LA3222, January 10, 2020
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    • tonyshouse
    • May 1, 2021

19. Water supply pipe through foundation block work

    By DC5, April 26, 2021
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    • PeterW
    • April 27, 2021

20. Strip footing and eps slab for timber frame? 1 2

    By DragsterDriver, April 25, 2021   

    • foundations
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    • IanR
    • April 26, 2021

21. Services and Ducts

    By Ryan Bazeley, April 26, 2021
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    • MikeSharp01
    • April 26, 2021

22. Help please - how long to move 330cu m of earth by HAND 40m!!

    By Haylingbilly, April 20, 2021
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    • MikeSharp01
    • April 21, 2021

23. How to fill a ditch to build on.

    By FingersAndThumbs, April 19, 2021
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    • Iceverge
    • April 20, 2021

24. foundation ducts qustion

    By Barryscotland, April 16, 2021
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    • Thorfun
    • April 16, 2021

25. How to secure anchor bolts in concrete?

    By BotusBuild, April 14, 2021
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    • markc
    • April 14, 2021