Diggers were on site removing earth as the groundworks began for our new show home. Trenches were dug for all exterior and load-bearing walls within which concrete was poured to just below ground level. Once set, blockwork was then laid on top to create the foundations for our new bungalow. Trenches are a standard shallow […]
There has been a transformation over the last few weeks, as the groundworkers have laboured to create access to this challenging site. Retaining walls of blockwork were built, concrete was then poured, and the steep driveway constructed. It’s extremely important to get these aspects right and the groundworks company have done an incredible job. All […]
Groundworks have begun on this build, and there have been a few challenges to overcome. Excavation for the driveway, which will provide access to the steep site located on the hillside, uncovered an old clay rainwater pipe that had to be diverted. Poor ground conditions due to the unseasonal wet weather seen throughout August have […]
The next stage of the build involved laying blocks on top of the concrete trench foundations that were completed for all the exterior and load-bearing interior walls. The blockwork will provide support to the beam and block flooring oversite. The team also excavated earth for the wine cellar that will be installed. The ingenious design […]
Standard shallow foundations were the most suitable choice for our chalet bungalow. The foundation design required calculating the building’s structural load as well as taking into consideration site factors such as soil conditions. Trenches were dug for all exterior walls as well as any load-bearing internal walls, concrete was then poured to just below ground […]