Setting out
Before excavations start, the proposed building must be set out on the site. Getting this wrong can prove very expensive, so here are a few pointers.
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Mind the gap
Where is a gap required between building materials and when should any gap be sealed? It’s important to get these correct so we review the requirements in E2/AS1 and elsewhere.
Setting out a site
It can be an expensive mistake if a house is not correctly set out on site. This happens too often, so here are some basics for getting it right.
Good vibrations
One of the keys to good-quality cured concrete is correct vibration after it’s poured. This compacts it and consolidates the mix by removing trapped air. But how do you get it right?
