Strengthening piled foundations
The recent earthquake in Canterbury was a wake-up call for the rest of the country. Owners of pre-1978 houses with piled foundations should be asking themselves if their foundations need checking and upgrading.
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By Trevor Pringle – 1 December 2010, Build 121
The recent earthquake in Canterbury was a wake-up call for the rest of the country. Owners of pre-1978 houses with piled foundations should be asking themselves if their foundations need checking and upgrading.
By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2010, Build 121
Some external moisture is likely to penetrate masonry veneer, but this isn’t a problem when sufficient ventilation can drain and dry any water that enters. In this example, poor construction details restricted ventilation and caused problems.