Piling is a construction technique that’s been used for centuries, providing support for structures in soil conditions where shallow, more traditional mass concrete foundations are unsuitable. Piles work by transferring the load of the structure down to a stronger, more stable subsoil. Traditionally, piling has tended to...
Piling has a wide range of uses in construction, and some of these involve creating large structures, such as bridges and oil rigs. For domestic and smaller industrial projects, however, mini-piling is nowadays the go-to solution for anything from underpinning foundations to creating a retaining...
As winter sets in, we’re busy keeping our homes warm, gritting our driveways, and dealing with frosty mornings. But have you ever considered how the cold weather might be affecting your home’s foundations? While the UK doesn’t experience the extreme deep frosts seen in some parts...
Piling is an invaluable technique in construction, whether for a new build or for strengthening an existing structure. The problem, though, is that the equipment is expensive, and you only need to use it occasionally. Your budget might not stretch to buying something that isn’t...
The nature of the construction industry has meant that concerns about physical health and safety have been priorities for longer than in most other industries. However, in recent years, it has been increasingly recognised that maintaining construction workers' mental health and well-being is equally crucial. Figures...
Piling is a standard construction technique that can be used for everything from major projects, like bridges or oil rigs, to home extensions. Lately, however, it's become increasingly popular as a means of underpinning unreliable foundations. Whenever you're undertaking any construction project, it's vital to ensure...
In March, we posted part one of our essential 3-step guide to retrofitting your basement, explaining what a retrofit basement is, why you might need it, and what the essential steps are. In part two, we will look at the different conditions which may make retrofitting...
When you put a property on the market, any past underpinning work is one of the things you're legally obliged to declare. While this could, in some circumstances, have a negative effect, the picture is much more complex. It could even possibly make your home...
Many people nowadays want a basement added to their home, to provide extra space without expanding the building's footprint. One of the ways of achieving this is to retrofit an existing cellar as a basement, and over the next few months, we'll be offering a...
A well-constructed building should have masonry that does its job of supporting the structure. Eventually, however, it may become less efficient at this, either because of extra stress put on it or just because of the effects of time. In such a case, the masonry may...