Foundations

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1. Overkill spec on reinforcement- suspended slab, basement wall

   By Tony C, June 26, 2020
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   • Gus Potter
   • July 6, 2020

2. Ground bearing or Raft? (Insulated foundation - Kore)

   By SuperJohnG, June 12, 2020   

   • kore
   • raft
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     • raft
     • foundation
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   • MikeSharp01
   • June 30, 2020

3. MBC foundation question. Do I need that much Type 1? 1 2

   By rufusmacdoofus, April 27, 2020
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   • Dan F
   • June 29, 2020

4. Dire need.Garage foundations with high water table 1 2

   By SHughesNI, June 1, 2020   

   • foundations
   • garage
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     • foundations
     • garage
     • water
     • drainage
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   • SHughesNI
   • June 12, 2020

5. Best DPC/Membrane detail

   By pudding, June 11, 2020
   • 0 replies
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   • pudding
   • June 11, 2020

6. Foundations

   By Taff, June 9, 2020
   • 13 replies
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   • PeterW
   • June 10, 2020

7. Soil Investigation - £4K+ is high? 1 2

   By Hilldes, May 15, 2020
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   • Hilldes
   • June 8, 2020

8. Site visit ?????

   By Taff, May 13, 2020
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   • Taff
   • May 27, 2020

9. Tree Roots - Foundation calculations

   By Field_of_Dreams, May 21, 2020
   • 7 replies
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   • Field_of_Dreams
   • May 22, 2020

10. Raft detail confusion

    By deuce22, May 19, 2020
    • 19 replies
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    • Conor
    • May 20, 2020

11. What materials can go into hardcore?

    By carlosdeanos, May 19, 2020
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    • Bitpipe
    • May 19, 2020

12. Foundations out of position

    By MortarThePoint, May 9, 2020
    • 23 replies
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    • MortarThePoint
    • May 19, 2020

13. Garden studio foundation

    By Kirk, May 7, 2020
    • 16 replies
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    • Kirk
    • May 8, 2020

14. Insulated Raft Design

    By Kernow, May 7, 2020
    • 7 replies
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    • Jeremy Harris
    • May 7, 2020

15. forgot to put pipework in

    By Patrick, May 5, 2020
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    • joe90
    • May 6, 2020

16. Mesh Castles 1 2

    By LA3222, March 16, 2020
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    • LA3222
    • May 5, 2020

17. Above ground ring beam cladding

    By Patrick, May 3, 2020
    • 3 replies
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    • willbish
    • May 4, 2020

18. Raft Slab - DIY or not? 1 2

    By Tony K, May 2, 2020
    • 28 replies
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    • Tony K
    • May 3, 2020

19. Help me find my ducts

    By jamieled, April 26, 2020
    • 10 replies
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    • jamieled
    • April 30, 2020

20. Raft comparison

    By deuce22, April 23, 2020
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    • deuce22
    • April 26, 2020

21. sloping ground and garage position

    By deuce22, April 5, 2020
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    • deuce22
    • April 23, 2020

22. New Build - Left at Foundation Stage - Problems?

    By Mostly Chilled, April 3, 2020
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    • Mr Punter
    • April 3, 2020

23. Risk of leaving trenches unpoured 1 2

    By MortarThePoint, March 18, 2020
    • 25 replies
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    • MortarThePoint
    • March 23, 2020

24. Removed

    By colin7777, March 19, 2020
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    • Temp
    • March 19, 2020

25. Foundation plans

    By Taff, February 27, 2020
    • 15 replies
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    • Taff
    • March 19, 2020