Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Dec 09, 2009 11:21 am Hey can anyone advise how deep the piers for a H Class slab go down into the Ground??? Many thanks in advance Site Start: 10th September, 2010 PCI : Friday 27th January, 2011. Handover: 3rd February, 2011 Build Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37677 Re: H Class Slab Piers 2Dec 09, 2009 2:57 pm I was under the opinion that this related to the specific soil, or the amount of fill, etc. Some people don't have time to do the job right the first time, but seem to have plenty of time to fix their mistakes. Build Thread Re: H Class Slab Piers 3Dec 09, 2009 3:04 pm The depth of the pile is dependent on the load applied to it (in a domestic application single or double storey), and the ground conditions (if you have a lot of fill they may need to be deeper to develop sufficient strength from the pile). mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard The Soil classification has little to do with piers. The purpose of the classing of the soil is to identify the clay content and the "average expected range of movement… 2 9817 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 6516 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair That’s very helpful information. Will find out more from there. Much appreciated. 11 13417 |