Foundations

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1. sewer pipes and build over agreements

   By TryC, September 29, 2023
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   • Chathura
   • November 4, 2023

2. Dolly blocks

   By jimnyboy, October 29, 2023
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   • jimnyboy
   • October 31, 2023

3. Houston we have a problem.

   By jimnyboy, October 26, 2023
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   • Conor
   • October 27, 2023

4. mbc MBC insulated raft foundation. What did you back fill the trench around the insulated slab with?

   By Omgiamgoingtobuildahouse, December 17, 2020   

   • mbc timberframe
   • foundation back fill
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   • Dan F
   • October 21, 2023

5. Insulated raft for fully glazed extension

   By Huckleberrys, October 19, 2023
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   • Huckleberrys
   • October 21, 2023

6. What should I budget for concrete piling?

   By Paul K, October 17, 2023
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   • Jilly
   • October 17, 2023

7. No tremie, no rodding on piles

   By regrets, October 9, 2023
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   • regrets
   • October 9, 2023

8. Floor make up 1 2

   By LSB, October 2, 2023
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   • Gus Potter
   • October 6, 2023

9. Foundations - when does "original ground" become original?

   By kandgmitchell, October 2, 2023
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   • ToughButterCup
   • October 5, 2023

10. Structural engineer familiar with passive raft foundations and ICF (Isotex)

    By Pavel K, September 26, 2023
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    • Pavel K
    • September 30, 2023

11. Voids under stone wall (no foundations) - can I fill them and with what if so?

    By Oxbow16, September 18, 2023
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    • markc
    • September 27, 2023

12. Help with my calculations, please. How deep should the foundation be ? 1 2

    By ToughButterCup, September 13, 2023
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    • saveasteading
    • September 15, 2023

13. Slab for outbuilding

    By J4mes, September 14, 2023
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    • J4mes
    • September 14, 2023

14. Footings, or sleeper walls?

    By larry, September 11, 2023
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    • larry
    • September 11, 2023

15. Foundations quote £50,000!!!

    By Clairey73, August 27, 2023
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    • saveasteading
    • August 28, 2023

16. Strip or Trench (mass) fill

    By dabba, August 22, 2023
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    • dabba
    • August 23, 2023

17. Drains near piled foundations

    By ETC, August 17, 2023
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    • Mr Punter
    • August 17, 2023

18. Foundation near tree line - raft? Systems available?

    By Pabbles, June 4, 2023
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    • Big Jimbo
    • August 1, 2023

19. Drainage pipes through ground bear slab with ICF rising walls on strip foundations

    By Martin S, July 30, 2023
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    • Mr Punter
    • July 31, 2023

20. A (temporary?) base for a sectional garage 1 2

    By oldkettle, July 10, 2021
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    • oldkettle
    • July 29, 2023

21. Completely full of water underneath Block & Beam floor - Damp coming through

    By thefoxesmaltings, July 27, 2023
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    • saveasteading
    • July 28, 2023

22. Advice Sought for Foundation System/Drains/Sewer

    By Narthecius, July 14, 2023
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    • Narthecius
    • July 14, 2023

23. Insulated raft

    By JackofAll, July 13, 2023
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    • JackofAll
    • July 13, 2023

24. Adequate floor foundation?

    By Philxyz, July 13, 2023
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    • Conor
    • July 13, 2023

25. Pumped concrete for stepped foundation

    By Todd, June 25, 2023
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    • TonyT
    • July 11, 2023