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Foundation Types Explained
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Compare the principal foundation systems used for UK homes and understand how ground conditions, loads and site constraints influence the engineer’s choice.
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Foundation types explained clearly for self-builders comparing strip, trench-fill, raft and piled solutions. The guide outlines how ground conditions, structural loads and site constraints influence the appropriate system.
The final design should follow suitable site investigation and structural engineering advice. Start with our guide to ground investigation to understand the information required before selection. The statutory structural guidance, including foundations, is provided in Approved Document A.
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