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by kaylee
Thu Oct 27, 2011 11:30 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: How to know if the strip foundations for our house are wide enough?
Replies: 8
Views: 4153

Re: Foundations

perhaps the foundation is sufficient for a 700 mm wide by 300mm deep it would definitely consummate the entire area of the concreted floor. radically strip foundations can used to support a line of loads and line of columns need supporting where column positions are so close that individual pad foun...
by kaylee
Thu Oct 27, 2011 1:49 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: granite worktops
Replies: 6
Views: 5154

Re: granite worktops

it is certainly true that granite is the most commonly used stone for worktops because it has natural colours and patterns that make it generally appealing to look at, especially the finished look. Each slab of granite is unique, with random and inconsistent patterns which add to the attribute of th...
by kaylee
Thu Oct 27, 2011 12:08 am
Forum: Fillers, Sealants and Adhesives Forum
Topic: Types of Adhesives
Replies: 6
Views: 15236

Re: Types of Adhesives

hi! Grab Adhesives from the word itself grab hold and fix many building materials while contact or impact adhesive are for non-porous materials such as laminate, metal or plastic, when being used with porous products such as wood or plywood, it is advisable to prime or seal the material first. This ...
by kaylee
Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:43 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Laying a gravel driveway
Replies: 2
Views: 5907

Re: Laying a gravel driveway

yes, Scalpings also commonly referred to as MOT Type 1 stone or MOT1 Stone.
Scalpings are typically produced from crushed limestone or granite and are used to create a solid foundation for your patio or driveway.
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