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    Air ducts through slab

    Hi, my BCO officer said that the air ducts can be run through either the hardcore, concrete or insulation in the slab. Personally I don't think id like to lose insulation. Does anyone have any advise on what part of the build up to run it through? Is it ok to make my existing air bricks to suite...
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    Height from top of foundation to existing dpc

    Hi I am about to set out my level for my foundations. Would you advise me to put my finished hight 225mm below the level of my existing dpc or 450 ? Many thanks
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    Side of garage wall / porch

    Hi I have had planning permission accepted and have submitted a building notice which I will probably change to full plans once my foundations and oversite are complete. I am unsure whether my wall between my porch and garage can be either a stud wall or if I have to use brick(if so what's the...
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    solid floor insulation

    what is the minimum thickness you can use for a solid concrete slab floor. I was hoping to get away with 75mm? Many thanks
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    Tree near foundations

    I posted a topic earlier after talking with a BCO on the phone. I explained I have a tree 2 meters away from my foundations (after setting out it is actually 4 meters away). He advised I would have to dig 2.1 meters deep which I found very daunting. He would not advise me on how much of the rear...
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    Drain in way of foundation

    I am digging my foundations where there is a previous drain which was used for rain water that I assume must connect to my main drain. Will it be ok to remove what is in the way and cap it as I will have to use soakaways? I found it blocked but have dug down/ cleared it. What method is best to...
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    foundation's: excavation/ concrete depth

    I had a brief chat with a building inspector who advised me that the area where I live the normal foundation depth is 1 Meter. Is this the actual depth of concrete of just excavation depth? Thanks[/list]
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    Party Wall Notice Not Agreed/Commencement of Works Anyway

    Hi, I've served a Party Wall Notice on my neighbour (regarding excavation within 3 metres) and he does not agree. What are the implications if I were to go ahead and commence work anyway, rather than go down the route of instructing surveyors and having a Party Wall Award drawn up? Thanks in...
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    Sand for damp course

    Would anyone be able to advise me whether it's best to use sharp sand 4:1 mix or building sand 4:1 mix for up to damp course. I'll be laying medium density concrete blocks/ engineering bricks. Many thanks
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    Concrete slab - shuttering

    I am in the process of putting down my foundations and would like some advise on laying the slab. I am using 150mm of type 1, 50 mm sand, membrane then 100mm of concrete, 100 mm of insulation then around 60mm of screed. When laying the 100mm of concrete would you advise building the damp course...
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