Foundations

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1. Digging foundations whilst house needs support

   By greenbanana, April 2, 2023
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   • Nickfromwales
   • April 2, 2023

2. Looking for Groundworkers - Central Scotland

   By Bigdeadbadger, March 15, 2023
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   • markharro
   • March 31, 2023

3. So first set of foundations are in. Phew.

   By CalvinHobbes, March 31, 2023
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   • ToughButterCup
   • March 31, 2023

4. Foundation Block versus standard blocks and Celcon blocks for both cavities

   By LSB, March 26, 2023
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   • saveasteading
   • March 27, 2023

5. Garden room / deck concrete pad and posts help

   By Noodle, March 22, 2023
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   • Noodle
   • March 22, 2023

6. Insulated Slabs - Wastes & Showers 1 2

   By Shaun McD, March 9, 2023
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   • Shaun McD
   • March 16, 2023

7. Piling Contractor Recommendation

   By Andy Bee, March 15, 2023
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   • ToughButterCup
   • March 16, 2023

8. Cemfloor Prices

   By Canski, March 14, 2023
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   • PeterW
   • March 14, 2023

9. So engineer, groundsman and digger all on site today for test holes

   By CalvinHobbes, March 9, 2023
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   • saveasteading
   • March 10, 2023

10. Checking if shutter has any drop from top to bottom and side to side

    By 83dons, March 8, 2023
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    • Temp
    • March 8, 2023

11. Foundations for Extension

    By m13eys, March 3, 2023
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    • m13eys
    • March 3, 2023

12. Insulated Slab Question 1 2 3 4

    By Shaun McD, February 21, 2023
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    • Shaun McD
    • March 3, 2023

13. Foundations for a big - ish shed.

    By jamieled, February 28, 2023
    • 7 replies
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    • jamieled
    • March 2, 2023

14. 900mm raised insulated slab

    By Fly100, February 28, 2023
    • 13 replies
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    • saveasteading
    • March 1, 2023

15. Insulated Slab Installers Northwest Ireland/ Northern Ireland 1 2

    By Shaun McD, February 24, 2023
    • 25 replies
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    • Mr Blobby
    • February 28, 2023

16. Checking for square on shutter

    By 83dons, February 27, 2023
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    • SteamyTea
    • February 27, 2023

17. self mix or ready mix

    By LSB, February 6, 2023
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    • LSB
    • February 27, 2023

18. Blockwork for foundation

    By Kelvin, February 17, 2023
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    • Russell griffiths
    • February 17, 2023

19. Radon barrier/DPM

    By JackofAll, February 16, 2023
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    • JackofAll
    • February 16, 2023

20. Corbelled foundations on party wall very shallow - any solutions

    By nmh, February 7, 2023
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    • nmh
    • February 7, 2023

21. Dangerous wall - shuttering required?

    By woodman23, February 5, 2023
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    • Canski
    • February 6, 2023

22. altimeter for ground level, are phone apps any good 1 2

    By LSB, January 8, 2023
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    • SteamyTea
    • January 23, 2023

23. Trench fill depth and vibration for air

    By LSB, January 22, 2023
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    • Mr Punter
    • January 22, 2023

24. What is the minimum temperature for pouring foundations and how soon after can you build on them?

    By CalvinHobbes, January 16, 2023
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    • LSB
    • January 22, 2023

25. Underpinning. Ha, you ain’t seen nothing

    By joe90, January 16, 2023
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    • larry
    • January 21, 2023