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should extend outwards a minimum of 900 men (move in highly

reactive soil) and should have a minimum fall away from the

building of 1:60. The finished paving should be no less than 100

mm brick went bases.

te is to relocate drainage away from this paving, if
a mene Le ban ines this i not
, earthenware pipes should be replaced by I'VC and
should be of the same soil type as the surrounding soil

and compacted to the same density.

Except in areas where freezing of waser is an issue, ic is wise to

temove caps in che building area and relocate them well away from

the building ~ preferably not uphill from it (see BT'F 19).

It may be desirable to install a grated drain at the outside edge of rhe

paving on che uphill side of the building. If subsoil drainage

needed this can be installed under the surface drain.

Condensation

In buildings with a subfloor void sach as where bearers and joists
support floor: ventilation creates ideal conditions for
condensation,

floor and the ground.

Warming: Although this Balding Technology Ble deals with
cracking im buildings, it should be said chat subfloor moi
SS hinid«ubiaa:

© Water that is transmitted ineo masonry, mesal or timber building
elements causes damage and/or decay to those clements.

* High subfloor humidity and moisture content create an ideal
environment for various pests, including termises and spiders.

© Where high moisture levels are transmitted to the flooring and
walls, an increase in the dust mite count can ensue within the
living areas. Dust mives, as well as dam in general, can be a

 

Where isolared footings rise and Fall because of swell/shrink effect.
the homeowner may be tempted co alicviate floor bounce by filling

This BTF was prepored by John Lewer FAIB, MIAMA, Partner,
Construction Diagnosis.

 

The informabon in the and other Issues in the series wus decwed fon vancUS Sources and mas beleved to ba conmet when puttisned.

‘The information Is actor fim provided In good faith and not claimed to be a exhaustive

Further professions! advice oaeds to be ottmred belove hing ary acton based on the

  

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