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Firm clay over soft clay brick foundation
When would a firm clay over soft clay brick foundation generally be used?
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"drilled pier foundation or a slab-on-grade foundation. Drilled"
Answered on 19th Aug 2024 - Member since Aug 2024 -
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"On my watch foundation's are piled on soft ground & poured in a concrete to support the buildings structure ... I hope this makes sense & helps you out ."
Answered on 6th Dec 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 -
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"Building inspecter likes to see hard clay normally grey"
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"Once the bricklayer reaches:DPC:Damproof course : hight along with a DPC MEMBRANE"
Answered on 6th Dec 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 -
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"Hi,
You would never use soft clay bricks in the foundations because they would not be strong enough for underground construction.The moisture and alkaline content would eventually attack the soft clay brick."
You would never use soft clay bricks in the foundations because they would not be strong enough for underground construction.The moisture and alkaline content would eventually attack the soft clay brick."
Answered on 12th Dec 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 -
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