Use of hardcore in footings

[^woody^]

No, by the local farmer Giles and his donkey.

 

[Shytalkz]

Ah, you mean Faaaaaaaaaarmuh Goilez as we say run hur bor

 

[holmslaw]

It strikes me that trying to save money in the foundations of your house, ie: the bit that holds up the entire building and that might necessitate rebuilding the house should it fail

...is not a smart move.

Build a rockery instead, that's the landscaping sorted then

Schiz, I think you should seriously take note of this advice or you could end up with tons and tons of hard core when your new house has to be demolished.

Your probably going to have a patio use the hard core for that, or sell it, give it away.

 

[noseall]

don't penny pinch at this stage for heavens sake!

 

[Shytalkz]

...you could end up with tons and tons of hard core when your new house has to be demolished...

A spot of hyperbole, somewhat...

 

[schiz]

Well, it seems the general consensus is: "Don't do it", so much as I respect the measured opinion of Shy (not to mention being certain that it would be perfectly fine myself) I will stick with the straight C15 mix for the foundations.

Thanks for all the replies .

 

[Deluks]

Good boy, you know it makes sense!