Foundations

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

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

2. Trench sheets wanted

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

3. Stabilising boggy ground

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

4. 1950's Bungalow Foundations

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

5. Water supply trench near foundations

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

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

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

7. Basalt fibre reinforcement bars - working with them?

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

8. Surefoot footings or alternative

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

9. Exposed foundations how best to leave?

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

10. Floor beams in patio door opening

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

11. Sand Blinding Layer 1 2

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

12. Water supply pipe through foundation block work

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

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

    By DragsterDriver, April 25, 2021   

    • foundations
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    • IanR
    • April 26, 2021

14. Services and Ducts

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

15. 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

16. How to fill a ditch to build on.

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

17. foundation ducts qustion

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

18. How to secure anchor bolts in concrete?

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

19. Lintel over pipework opening - masking in practice

    By Olf, April 11, 2021
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    • Olf
    • April 12, 2021

20. Ringbeam for single story extension of standard brick and block

    By Makeitstop, April 9, 2021
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    • Makeitstop
    • April 10, 2021

21. How deep can you dig by hand? 1 2 3

    By AliG, March 13, 2021   

    • digging
    • hand
    • 56 replies
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    • AliG
    • April 9, 2021

22. Dowel Bars and Sleeves

    By BotusBuild, April 6, 2021
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    • markc
    • April 6, 2021

23. Basement Slab Reinforcement 1 2

    By Internet Know How, April 3, 2021   

    • basement
    • concrete slab
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      • basement
      • concrete slab
      • concrete
      • rebar
      • mesh
    • 37 replies
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    • Trw144
    • April 5, 2021

24. Working platform certificate for piling

    By eandg, March 30, 2021
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    • Mr Punter
    • March 31, 2021

25. Simple raft foundation

    By fiaraziqbal, March 30, 2021   

    • foundation
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    • fiaraziqbal
    • March 30, 2021