In an attempt to support failing or subsiding foundations, traditional underpinning methods extend a buildings existing foundations.This is usually achieved by the use of steel pins, concrete fill, or a combination of both.Read last section: What is underpinning?
Access to the existing foundations or footings is required which is achieved by excavating around the base of your home.Depending on the situation, the building may be jacked or pinned up.Concrete is then poured into the large pits and allowed to cure.One of the benefits of traditional underpinning is that the concrete pour is to a defined area; this is helpful for areas where properties are in close proximity to each other (common walls such as terraces). Traditional underpinning requires extensive excavation.This will also take some time to complete.Unfortunately it can also create a lot ofdust around your home; residents may be required to vacate for periods of several weeks. There are some situations where traditional underpinning is the only suitable option.We try to avoid this system where possible so as to minimise the inconvenience to clients, improve the structural foundation and to reduce the vast quantity (tonnes) of CO2 producing concrete. Advanced Underpinning Our Advanced
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