Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Just when things seem to be going well...... this!!!! 21Apr 22, 2008 7:51 am Hi guys,
Question from a "construction illiterate" : do the holes really need to be repaired ?? And if so - why ? Built the Eden Brae Cambridge 34 Family with Boston Corner Facade Re: Just when things seem to be going well...... this!!!! 22Apr 22, 2008 8:20 am Southies Hi guys, Question from a "construction illiterate" : do the holes really need to be repaired ?? And if so - why ? Holes, defects, etc in the concrete particularly when they are deep, encroach on the concrete cover (the concrete between the reinforcement and the surface of the concrete) and therefore you should repair them, to protect the reinforcement. All standards of practice on concrete (residential or otherwise) say you should repair all surface defects. In ratter's case for instance there's timber shavings and stuff in the holes I'd prefer to have those cleaned up and repaired rather than have them unde the carpet. Also some of the holes looked relatively deep. It's a bit like if you scratch the paint on your car, it's a good idea to touch it up to prevent further damage to the surrounding paintwork. The slab ain't going to fall apart but it's what they should do as tradesman. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Just when things seem to be going well...... this!!!! 23Apr 22, 2008 9:49 am There's another practical side to getting the holes fixed - if they aren't fixed, you might feel the effect of the holes under whatever floor covering you choose to put down (perhaps with the exception of tiles).
We are planning on carpet in some areas, laminate timber in others. Cheers They using concrete or timber sleepers? Timber or steel uprights? Any drainage behind sleeper? 3 5863 It's possible but a soak well is usually much larger. Your 'soak well' only holds 424 litres when full. What is your soil type? Soak wells need sandy soils. 10 9000 Finally got the Soakwell at my house sucked out. Now I’m looking for ideas on how to hide it as it’s a bit of an eye sore. I’m thinking I’d like to turf over the… 0 3267 |