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−	~~These [https~~://www.johns-brickwork.co.uk/blog/category/chelmsford-builder foundations] can be cast as deep-fill (filling most of the trench) or shallow-fill (where the minimum thickness to transfer the load to the soil is provided).	+
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−	There are other types of foundations that may be used if the ground conditions do not make trench fill practicable. It is advisable to contact a structural engineer or speak to building control for further advice.	+
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−	~~Factors to be taken into account of when designing a~~ [~~https://www.johns-brickwork.co.uk/blog/category/chelmsford-builder foundation]:~~	+
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−	~~=== Type of soil ===~~	+
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−	~~The type of soil that the foundation will sit on is important for two reasons:~~	+
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−	~~# it should be able to bear the weight (load) of the foundation and the~~ [~~https://www.johns-brickwork.co.uk/blog/category/chelmsford-builder extension] - different soils have different load bearing capabilities.~~	+
−	# the way it reacts to variations in moisture content (such as in prolonged rainy or dry seasons) can lead to the soil expanding or contracting. This is a particular issue with some clay soils. These changes mainly occur up to a certain depth (typically about 0.75m) therefore foundations ~~should be made deeper so they are not affected by ground movement (although see "Trees" below).~~	+
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Foundations are required to transmit the load of the building safely to the ground. Therefore, all buildings should have adequate foundations (normally concrete), which will vary from one project to another depending on the circumstances of each case.

These [https://www.johns-brickwork.co.uk/blog/category/chelmsford-builder foundations] can be cast as deep-fill (filling most of the trench) or shallow-fill (where the minimum thickness to transfer the load to the soil is provided).

There are other types of foundations that may be used if the ground conditions do not make trench fill practicable. It is advisable to contact a structural engineer or speak to building control for further advice.

Factors to be taken into account of when designing a [https://www.johns-brickwork.co.uk/blog/category/chelmsford-builder foundation]:

=== Type of soil ===

The type of soil that the foundation will sit on is important for two reasons:

# it should be able to bear the weight (load) of the foundation and the [https://www.johns-brickwork.co.uk/blog/category/chelmsford-builder extension] - different soils have different load bearing capabilities.
# the way it reacts to variations in moisture content (such as in prolonged rainy or dry seasons) can lead to the soil expanding or contracting. This is a particular issue with some clay soils. These changes mainly occur up to a certain depth (typically about 0.75m) therefore foundations should be made deeper so they are not affected by ground movement (although see "Trees" below).

[https://www.johns-brickwork.co.uk/blog/category/chelmsford-builder https://www.johns-brickwork.co.uk/blog/category/chelmsford-builder]

[[Category:Conservation]]