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How wide are extension footings
i am planing a single storey extension build and wondered how wide the foundations will be. I know they will need to be a 1m deep
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Huddersfield • Member since 17 Nov 2011 • 60 jobs, 98% positive feedback
the standard minimum size should be 600mm wide for a standard width cavity wall of 300mm. (100mm brickwork, 100mm cavity, then 100mm blockwork). there should be a minimum of 150mm of concrete at either sides of the walls to = 600mm in total
but all jobs and ground conditions vary, so your best advice is to check with your local building control which can be contacted through your local council.
Answered 13th Dec 2011
Woodbridge • Member since 21 Nov 2011 • 6 jobs, 100% positive feedback
the standard footing width with a 100mm caverty wall will be 450mm, make sure to consult plans because this may vary due to ground condition and type of footing all info should be on a comprihensive set of plans,
Answered 22nd Nov 2011
Waterlooville • Member since 28 Sep 2011 • 12 jobs, 100% positive feedback
600mm is the expected width and one mtr minimum depth
Answered 22nd Nov 2011
Choppington • Member since 13 Dec 2010 • 77 jobs, 94% positive feedback
Typically 450mm wide. That will allow for,
Brickwork - 100mm cavity - Blockwork
And depth just depends on ground condition, 600mm would be good enough if you hit good clay..
Answered 22nd Nov 2011
King's Lynn • Member since 10 Nov 2011 • 19 jobs, 100% positive feedback
the best way to find these details out are to give the local building control officer a call as they will be more than helpful for you
Answered 22nd Nov 2011
Cheltenham • Member since 29 Oct 2008 • 34 jobs, 100% positive feedback
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Wellingborough • Member since 25 Feb 2009 • 39 jobs, 100% positive feedback
Normally 450mm but its dependant on ground conditions.
Rick
Answered 22nd Nov 2011
Shrewsbury • Member since 27 Sep 2010 • 88 jobs, 99% positive feedback
they are generally 600mm wide but check with you Building Control Officer
Answered 22nd Nov 2011
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High Wycombe • Member since 28 Sep 2008 • 16 jobs, 100% positive feedback
Your footings will need to be 1metre deep & 600mm wide.Unless you have any issues,Your building inspector will advise you on this.
Answered 22nd Nov 2011
Blaina, Gwent • Member since 19 Jan 2011 • 3 jobs, 100% positive feedback
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