NewBuild.co.uk » sand http://www.newbuild.co.uk/blog Foolow us on our Oak frame Self build Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:17:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Preparing for the concrete slab http://www.newbuild.co.uk/blog/preparing-for-the-concrete-slab/ http://www.newbuild.co.uk/blog/preparing-for-the-concrete-slab/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:12:52 +0000 New Builder http://www.newbuild.co.uk/blog/?p=112 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Preparing for the concrete slab", url: "http://www.newbuild.co.uk/blog/preparing-for-the-concrete-slab/" });]]> We started the slab make up with 2 lorries of crushed concrete  which was spread out across the site and then a vibrating “whacker”  plate was used to compact the crushed concrete to provide a solid base for the rest of the slab.

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Once the based was packed down solid a lorry load of sand was spread across the site to “blind” the crushed concrete to stop it from piercing the damp proof membrane when the concrete  slab is poured.

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Over the next couple of days we will lay out the black plastic membrane I will then need to get the NHBC and the local district surveyor prior to pouring the concrete.

Another bit of good news today was that I spoke to the planning officer about my brick and tile choice and she has now decided they are acceptable, I asked when I could have that in writing and apparently her recommendation now have to be approved by her boss who is on a coarse but I should have confirmation within the week.

Nearly had to go to accident and emergency I was biting on my tongue so hard!

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