Getting Down to the Foundations
Building new houses, or even building extensions onto existing houses, will mean that whatever the type of build that will go up, it is going to need footings and foundations.
Foundations will not be seen once the build is complete, but that doesn’t take away the importance of getting them established correctly.
The foundations by their very name, are what the house will be built on, and will be responsible for bearing the load of everything from the roof down to the damp course.
Architects plans must be adhered to, but often, until the ground is broken into, it is not clear what depth the trenches Continue reading Building Foundations