ᐅ Foundation / Slab

Learn how to get everything right when building your foundation and slab – for a stable base and a safe home!

Strip foundation with additional perimeter insulation and waterproofing

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Kati2022•16 Apr 2023 13:04

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Kati2022 • 16 Apr 2023 21:30

Concrete Slab vs. Strip Foundation for a Garage

se_na_23•10 Apr 2023 22:11

Answers: 5

Tolentino • 11 Apr 2023 16:21

How is the foundation constructed on a gentle slope?

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Tom4344•9 Apr 2023 19:03

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hanghaus2023 • 10 Apr 2023 10:05

Finished floor level: how high above street level?

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Stein2023•6 Mar 2023 23:43

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xMisterDx • 16 Mar 2023 19:33

Costs of Raft Foundations – Experiences?

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Narnulf1368•10 Feb 2023 20:10

Answers: 24

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Narnulf1368 • 27 Feb 2023 14:24

Earthworks, soil investigation: how much soil needs to be excavated?

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Erdarbeit•5 Feb 2023 15:10

Answers: 9

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Malunga • 13 Feb 2023 23:47

Small foundation 1.30m x 1.10m – any experiences?

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rennschnecke•3 Feb 2023 19:49

Answers: 26

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rennschnecke • 6 Feb 2023 13:07

Is the foundation slab properly sized?

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fm-united•24 Dec 2022 21:25

Answers: 20

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xMisterDx • 31 Dec 2022 11:03

Protecting Cast-In-Place Concrete – Corrosion Protection Under Tiles

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christophen•25 Dec 2022 20:19

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Osnabruecker • 26 Dec 2022 18:53

Right of Retention and No Acceptance: Who Is to Blame?

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Emanrobin•25 Dec 2022 10:27

Answers: 16

Tolentino • 26 Dec 2022 09:59

Frost protection strip vs. foundation pad

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Wassermann•20 Feb 2022 19:55

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Cronos86 • 5 Dec 2022 16:28

Dents in Concrete Slab – What Is Acceptable?

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Ubibubi•6 Nov 2022 16:59

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K a t j a • 7 Nov 2022 11:46

How deep should the foundation be for a slab-on-grade, according to Knecht?

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Saldier•14 Oct 2022 19:32

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Cronos86 • 17 Oct 2022 10:41

Which material and grain size are suitable for the foundation of a single-family house without a basement?

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Ruth+Dennis•24 Sep 2022 23:30

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Cronos86 • 28 Sep 2022 08:31

Pouring a concrete entrance platform – what should be considered?

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Reini1234•21 Jun 2022 09:02

Answers: 29

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Reini1234 • 19 Sep 2022 22:33

Is the price for the concrete slab justified?

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LukPfaffendorf•10 Sep 2022 12:49

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LukPfaffendorf • 13 Sep 2022 09:16

Sewer pipe installed below the frost protection barrier (frost skirt).

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clatimo•10 Sep 2022 21:40

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Jann St • 11 Sep 2022 19:55

A retaining cushion on the valley side is required according to the soil report.

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Steinbauer•29 Aug 2022 21:49

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Aloha_Lars • 30 Aug 2022 10:15

Where is the setback shown on the site plan?

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Schwabe23•25 Aug 2022 12:03

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schubert79 • 25 Aug 2022 13:47

Costs for sump pump lift station

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HnghusBY•25 Jul 2022 11:10

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Huettenzauber1 • 29 Jul 2022 11:35

Is it necessary to waterproof the interior of a concrete slab with a bitumen membrane?

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Chloe83•27 Jul 2022 21:47

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WilderSueden • 29 Jul 2022 10:08

Cost Estimation for Foundation Cushion, Utility Connections, and Construction Access Road

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Steinbauer•24 Jul 2022 13:43

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WilderSueden • 25 Jul 2022 10:25

Grinding/milling terrace concrete? 2–4 cm thick, no slope

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selaerb•2 Jul 2022 22:12

Answers: 6

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Knüllwald • 4 Jul 2022 12:40

Rounded front edge of a slab foundation – what are the options?

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Coletrickle_7808•19 Jun 2022 21:40

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Coletrickle_7808 • 20 Jun 2022 08:01

Concrete slab on formwork block wall

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Amko1983•18 Jun 2022 04:07

Answers: 3

bauenmk2020 • 19 Jun 2022 08:43

Formwork for Strip Foundation of Garden Wall

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Sedax182•16 Jun 2022 15:39

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Sedax182 • 18 Jun 2022 08:42

Core drilling without a structural engineer's calculation

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Sirius7•29 May 2022 19:52

Answers: 5

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Sirius7 • 2 Jun 2022 21:01

Sealing Open Penetrations in the Foundation Slab – How to Do It?

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ostseekind•2 Jun 2022 12:07

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ostseekind • 2 Jun 2022 12:07

Garage slab not level with ground – grind down surface

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XAMMAX2•11 May 2022 07:25

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TmMike_2 • 13 May 2022 11:47

Do I need to waterproof the foundation?

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XXXRXXX•28 Apr 2022 11:20

Answers: 3

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dertill • 28 Apr 2022 12:58

Foundation incorrectly positioned – what is the recommended course of action?

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lars909•19 Apr 2022 19:47

Answers: 24

gutentag • 20 Apr 2022 21:45

Gravel Calculation – Is the Result Correct?

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MaxMustaman92•23 Mar 2022 13:01

Answers: 3

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WilderSueden • 23 Mar 2022 13:38

Foundation for an 18 m² garden shed

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littlebird•3 Mar 2022 17:45

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TmMike_2 • 17 Mar 2022 18:43

Concrete slab for the carport or paving

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lesmue79•1 Mar 2022 18:11

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Mahri23 • 3 Mar 2022 09:10

How much water does a concrete slab contractor typically require?

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Pinkiponk•25 Feb 2022 17:16

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Pinkiponk • 28 Feb 2022 16:43

Base waterproofing according to technical drawing

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andreas.delgaldo•19 Feb 2022 17:41

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driver55 • 22 Feb 2022 19:00

Waterproofing of below-ground building components to be carried out by the builder

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SoL•20 Feb 2022 17:56

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SoL • 20 Feb 2022 18:34

Isolated footing integrated into existing slab foundation

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daytona•5 Feb 2022 12:31

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Jann St • 14 Feb 2022 10:55

Cost Estimate for Strip Foundation of a Bungalow

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BW MR BW MR•10 Feb 2022 09:12

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Kati2022 • 11 Feb 2022 10:55

Bungalow built with SIP panels on helical pile foundations

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Anton1904•20 Jan 2022 21:14

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Lumpi_LE • 21 Jan 2022 13:55

Backfilling the Excavation for the Concrete Slab

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Sven315•9 Jan 2022 22:38

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motorradsilke • 10 Jan 2022 07:08

Single-family house from 1970 – slab foundation on strip footing / strip foundation

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paulch7•1 Jan 2022 13:31

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apokolok • 3 Jan 2022 13:51

Frost skirts or frost-protected shallow foundations for fill areas

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wullewuu•29 Dec 2021 22:43

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wullewuu • 29 Dec 2021 22:43

The strip foundation has developed a crack.

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Peug408•9 Nov 2021 11:51

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Peug408 • 27 Dec 2021 15:54

Foundation slab, plinth height, surveying

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Kalibri•24 Dec 2021 08:39

Answers: 17

11ant • 27 Dec 2021 13:33

New floor construction in the ground floor of an existing building

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Rene_389•15 Dec 2021 11:32

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11ant • 20 Dec 2021 23:03

Foundation Recommendation after Demolition of a Semi-Detached House from 1880

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projektlandlie•10 Nov 2021 10:16

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hanghaus2000 • 10 Nov 2021 10:54

Concrete slab on existing basement

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ChristinM•27 Oct 2021 19:41

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ypg • 27 Oct 2021 23:16

Foundation for a Garden Shed on a Slope

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aikichick•21 Oct 2021 13:38

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aikichick • 21 Oct 2021 13:38

Elastopave compared to an alternative solution as a comparison

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Tom4972•27 Sep 2021 20:51

Answers: 1

Araknis • 16 Oct 2021 19:09

Point foundation for patio roof / canopy

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Mischmasch•13 Oct 2021 20:04

Answers: 4

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Mischmasch • 14 Oct 2021 11:28

Earthworks: What Is the Typical Estimation Tolerance?

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konibar•29 Sep 2021 08:55

Answers: 6

Tolentino • 29 Sep 2021 12:54

Calculating the Scope of Earthworks – Who Is Responsible?

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Pinkiponk•27 Sep 2021 13:45

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Crossy • 27 Sep 2021 19:17

Thickness of concrete slab for a two-story building

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BauherrKA79•18 Sep 2021 20:45

Answers: 10

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hampshire • 19 Sep 2021 12:26

Civil engineer calculates excavator performance based on tons – any experiences?

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NeuerBauherrHE•7 Aug 2021 00:20

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NeuerBauherrHE • 14 Sep 2021 18:36

Recycled crushed stone for foundation slab

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Oraclefile•9 Sep 2021 21:08

Answers: 21

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HausTmMike • 13 Sep 2021 08:35

New Flooring for an Older Home – Seeking a Second Opinion

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danabanana•5 Sep 2021 19:57

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danabanana • 6 Sep 2021 12:06

Water is present on the foundation slab or waterproofing membrane.

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vorkalmatador•26 Aug 2021 12:41

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vorkalmatador • 26 Aug 2021 20:39

Temporarily sealing structural openings

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Minki23•8 Aug 2021 14:44

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chamäleon • 8 Aug 2021 17:43

Is it permitted for the water pipe to be installed within the concrete slab?

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hd45899•29 Jul 2021 20:47

Answers: 5

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hd45899 • 3 Aug 2021 12:21

Concrete slab foundation for garden shed

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jumbo125•31 Jul 2021 16:12

Answers: 14

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motorradsilke • 1 Aug 2021 07:37

Masonry Construction with the FBR Hadrian X Robot

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evelinoz•30 Jun 2021 15:43

Answers: 56

face26 • 28 Jul 2021 15:43

Casting a watertight concrete slab with an opening sealed against groundwater pressure

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timm3671•25 Jul 2021 11:38

Answers: 5

KingJulien • 28 Jul 2021 15:20

Safety of a Tie Rod Anchor for a House on a Concrete Slab?

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BauNoMore•19 Jul 2021 09:05

Answers: 5

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hanghaus2000 • 19 Jul 2021 14:22

Condolences on the Flood Disaster

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ypg•16 Jul 2021 16:44

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blubbernase • 18 Jul 2021 20:01

Insulation of the basement area beneath the entrance vestibule

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jolt•6 Jul 2021 11:22

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jolt • 14 Jul 2021 15:24

Are Yellow Stains on Aerated Concrete Concerning During the Shell Construction Phase?

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Chris S.•7 Jul 2021 10:26

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allstar83 • 8 Jul 2021 07:34

Interior partition walls showing horizontal cracking

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marco2403•4 Jul 2021 12:36

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marco2403 • 5 Jul 2021 10:16

Is a strip foundation necessary for a small wall?

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kanuddel•20 Jun 2021 20:56

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Ventreri • 4 Jul 2021 18:47

Vertical joints in Poroton structural wall installed by mason

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Hans1234•26 Jun 2021 17:52

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11ant • 26 Jun 2021 20:15

Is a waterproof concrete shell (often called a "watertight basin") a good or bad choice?

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Thomas88•12 Jun 2021 17:58

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11ant • 22 Jun 2021 16:33

Terraced House: Should Concrete Party Walls with Neighbors Be Removed or Not?

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Sube•12 Jun 2021 14:04

Answers: 5

11ant • 20 Jun 2021 14:14

What type of sealing is best for pipe penetrations in a concrete slab?

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Mudo1991•18 Jun 2021 13:25

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i_b_n_a_n • 18 Jun 2021 22:28

Fiber-reinforced concrete with plastic macrofibers – does anyone have experience?

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SPW1989•17 Jun 2021 06:14

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Osnabruecker • 18 Jun 2021 12:51

Strip foundation depth for sites with significant soil depth?

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Franzi1992•16 Jun 2021 11:07

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hanghaus2000 • 16 Jun 2021 18:41

Sealing an underground borehole

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Stefan2.84•14 Jun 2021 07:05

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Stefan2.84 • 16 Jun 2021 07:09

Unheated and Uninsulated Basement

Hendrik1980•12 Jun 2021 13:39

Answers: 6

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hampshire • 13 Jun 2021 00:00

Drilling Foundation Holes for a Greenhouse?

manohara•10 Jun 2021 17:01

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manohara • 10 Jun 2021 17:01

Rust-colored, algae-contaminated water is draining from the terrace pillar.

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Andreas0001•2 Jun 2021 07:18

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ypg • 2 Jun 2021 20:19

Shell construction: Are broken corners and gaps properly filled with masonry?

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Varone_Jessen•1 Jun 2021 09:59

Answers: 11

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Varone_Jessen • 2 Jun 2021 17:15

Pouring a slab foundation (4x4 m) yourself: Is a concrete mixer suitable?

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MaxMustaman92•27 May 2021 11:26

Answers: 26

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hanghaus2000 • 28 May 2021 16:21

Is the scope description for the concrete slab sufficient?

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Christian144•27 May 2021 19:13

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Christian144 • 27 May 2021 19:13

Incorrect final staking out: who is responsible?

maxx004•22 May 2021 15:47

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guckuck2 • 23 May 2021 12:51

Extending Living Space onto the Terrace: Is a New Concrete Slab Required?

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hausbau-user93•16 May 2021 18:31

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hausbau-user93 • 16 May 2021 18:31

Insulating the foundation slab – ceiling height is insufficient

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querys_•11 May 2021 10:17

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haydee • 11 May 2021 19:18

Lateral waterproofing of the foundation slab

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neo-sciliar•26 Apr 2021 15:37

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Jann St • 7 May 2021 18:42

Garden Path from the 1970s with Concrete Foundation – Was This Common?

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ungültig•4 May 2021 19:39

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ungültig • 5 May 2021 07:16

Concrete block bonded with construction foam

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Chris1990•25 Apr 2021 06:49

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Chris1990 • 26 Apr 2021 09:26

Extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation on the edge of the concrete slab

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Badener1970•18 Apr 2021 10:08

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Nida35a • 18 Apr 2021 10:19

Pad footings directly behind unreinforced L-shaped retaining walls

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Tweener•12 Apr 2021 12:00

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seth0487 • 12 Apr 2021 14:54

The Foundation on a Gentle Slope

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blackarrow1990•2 Apr 2021 14:59

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blackarrow1990 • 10 Apr 2021 12:39

Correct Installation of Exterior Wall to Ground Slab

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RalfK•17 Mar 2021 14:17

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Mürker13 • 22 Mar 2021 19:26

Withholding Payments for Defects in the Shell Construction Phase

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Kishihmen•9 Feb 2021 16:57

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11ant • 9 Mar 2021 19:52

Looking for a concrete slab contractor in the Stuttgart area.

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BenBaut•3 Mar 2021 22:37

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11ant • 4 Mar 2021 23:42

Ground slab on a site with an excavation pit

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Nina2706•2 Mar 2021 08:53

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Nice-Nofret • 2 Mar 2021 11:56

Recessed Entrance in a Prefabricated House: With or Without a Concrete Slab

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Sine_bati•5 Jan 2021 20:00

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Sine_bati • 7 Jan 2021 20:27

All the wastewater pipes in the foundation slab are incorrectly installed.

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ScPcEcPc•16 Dec 2020 07:17

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11ant • 28 Dec 2020 16:18

Tradespeople leave behind a complete mess.

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barfly666•6 Dec 2020 12:04

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Olli-Ka • 16 Dec 2020 09:21

Is side waterproofing of the foundation slab necessary to prevent moisture intrusion?

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neo-sciliar•8 Dec 2020 15:00

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knalltüte • 9 Dec 2020 08:22

How to create a slope for a concrete patio?

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allstar83•28 Nov 2020 09:56

Answers: 11

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ypg • 29 Nov 2020 01:48