Time scales between footings, foundation blocks and floor

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Footings was finished laying about 4pm yesterday (wed)... practically how long should I wait before laying foundation blocks and infilling the floor as I'm reading a lot saying wait min 2 weeks... but then I'm sure when builders do conservstory bases it doesn't take them several weeks start to finish.

I was thinking more like laying 2x layers of foundation blocks sat morning. Then laying floor Monday morning.

Would 65 hours be too soon for the blocks to go down?
Then would 48 hours be enough for the mortar to go off so I can lay the floor? Bearing in mind I'm gonna need to use the blocks to tip the mixer or wheel barrow...

Or any other recommendations on time scales?
Thanks
 
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You sound like a machine! My BCO wanted to inspect the sub base and insulation before I could pour the floor.
 
As its a conservatory it doesn't require building control fortunately so we're eager to progress as we was supposed to be doing it over a month ago :)
 
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It will be fine. If you are worried about the blocks then build some ramps up, if they are 300mm foundation blocks I doubt they will move.
 

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