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    Geo57 replied to the thread Pad foundation.
    Thanks, it’s a relief to hear that options are available to get the pads as close to the boundary as possible: and will take this...
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    Geo57 reacted to ^woody^'s post in the thread Pad foundation with Thanks Thanks.
    The engineer's job is to design suitable foundations which take account of any site condition and constraints, preferences and available...
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    Geo57 reacted to noseall's post in the thread Thermalite 3.6n with Thanks Thanks.
    No dramas. We have had instances whereby the SE instructed us to build 7n blockwork, local to the point load beam bearings. I think he...
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    Geo57 reacted to 23vc's post in the thread Thermalite 3.6n with Thanks Thanks.
    See it all the time, it will be a yes
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    Geo57 replied to the thread Pad foundation.
    Cheers both for the replies, really helpful Was just an initial chat with a SE about the plans and was mentioned about 1m x 1m pad...
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    Geo57 reacted to stevie888's post in the thread Pad foundation with Thanks Thanks.
    I'm a touch confused here. You are right to say you need an SE, but who has specified the 1m pads at this point? Are they the right...
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    Geo57 reacted to noseall's post in the thread Pad foundation with Thanks Thanks.
    Eccentric foundations? I'm sure there is some implied easement with below ground stuff, though it is almost always contentious.
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    Geo57 posted the thread Pad foundation in Building.
    Hi If 1m x 1m square pad foundations have been specified are next to a boundary, and there is no option to encroach 0.50m onto the...
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    Geo57 reacted to robinbanks's post in the thread Thermalite 3.6n with Thanks Thanks.
    1 newton per square metre isn’t a lot
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    Geo57 reacted to stevie888's post in the thread Thermalite 3.6n with Thanks Thanks.
    This is a danger of split responsibility in design and a cautionary note to not start stuff until the design is complete and BC...
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    Geo57 reacted to Ivor Windybottom's post in the thread Thermalite 3.6n with Thanks Thanks.
    The SE is the right one to advise! Nobody else can, it requires calculations and knowledge of the load it's supporting. They can...
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    Geo57 posted the thread Thermalite 3.6n in Building.
    Hi To meet the thermal u values on my two storey extension, my architect has specified Thermalite shield 3.6n blocks for the internal...
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    Geo57 replied to the thread Joists for extension.
    Cheers 23vc and Woody, really appreciate your replies
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    Geo57 reacted to ^woody^'s post in the thread Joists for extension with Thanks Thanks.
    Yes, as above. You may even be able to use a slightly smaller size hanger if that works on a joint, or notch the joists. Pack the...
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    Geo57 reacted to 23vc's post in the thread Joists for extension with Thanks Thanks.
    This kinda thing where it’s built in/cut into the brickwork. I guess for yours, if you’re matching an existing first floor level for...
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