Browse Forums Paving & Concreting 1 Apr 28, 2018 11:17 am Hi All, Part of my proposed driveway falls within a Tree Protection Zone (or TPZ). A condition of my DA stipulates I must use "sympathetic" construction techniques by way screw piers to reduce or minimize soil compaction. This sounds expensive - can anyone provide some insight as to what this really means, and if this is a fairly standard things for concreters to deal with these days? Cheers! Re: Driveway - screw piers 2May 02, 2018 7:39 am Hi @Jacknife Screw piles also require Concrete Slabs with stiffened beams Is it standard?...NO is it very expensive?... YES Talk to the Council again & Look for alternate solutions BTW photos do help others Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Driveway - screw piers 3May 04, 2018 12:21 pm StructuralBIMGuy Hi @Jacknife Screw piles also require Concrete Slabs with stiffened beams Is it standard?...NO is it very expensive?... YES Talk to the Council again & Look for alternate solutions BTW photos do help others Thanks for the reply. I challenged council and due to a technicality, was able to remove this oppressive condition! If what you describe is correct then the brick wall has been dry lined with villa board. That basically means that the villa board is glued to the brick wall with… 3 8311 How good is Simeon?! Always taking time to help others out! Wish we were building in NSW and could work together. Thanks for all that you do! 7 6567 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair That’s very helpful information. Will find out more from there. Much appreciated. 11 13449 |