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Basement Underpinning

Foundation underpinning, or Basement Underpinning in Toronto,is structural support that is added to the foundation of an existing structure. An underpinning may be performed for numerous reasons, a… Source: Basement Underpinning

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Finding reputable companies Recommendations from family, friends and neighbors An endorsement from someone you know and trust can help you make your decision. Consider a local company Look for a company with an established business history in your community. Your local hardware store may be able to provide you with trusted local contractors. Other sources … Continue reading When selecting a basement contractor or renovator, please consider the following!

Underpinning and retention

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Two discerning comments were made by Stock; firstly, that direct involvement with site works was the only way to gain proper knowledge and adequate practical ability of underpinning, and, secondly, that theoretical knowledge per se should not be allowed to interfere with the application of sound techniques derived from long experience.

Regardless of the fact that Stock was dealing with ruinous and dangerous building structures constructed before the turn of the century and although considerable technological progress has been made over the past two decades, these statements are still relevant today in the context of underpinning. Much benefit can be obtained from Stock’s comprehensive descriptions both of earlier buildings and of the practice of shoring and underpinning at that time.

Shoring is generally used to provide temporary support to structures while the underpinning works are being executed. The interaction between shoring and underpinning should be appreciated, and great care must…

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Modern underpinning

GENERAL ASPECTS UNDERPINNING DEFINED PAYMENT FOR UNDERPINNING WHEREVER the foundation of a building or structure is endangered by a neighboring excavation, the need for underpinning arises. Most frequently, the excavation endangering the neighboring structure is that for a new building planned to go deeper than its old neighbor. But the excavation which endangers the largest … Continue reading Modern underpinning

Underpinning and retention

The separate actions of shoring and underpinning have been described in the literature, notably in the classic treatise. Stock found that little of the practice of shoring and underpinning had been committed to print in a form suitable for proper study of the subject and he collated and presented the works of various authorities then engaged in that practice.

Basement Underpinning

Foundation underpinning, or Basement Underpinning in Toronto,is structural support that is added to the foundation of an existing structure. An underpinning may be performed for numerous reasons, and usually is done by a construction company that specialise in foundations, and might specifically concentrate on performing underpinning work. As installing foundation underpinning may be expensive and […] […]

Basement Waterproofing Solutions

There are several solutions offered for waterproofing for your home’s foundations. These solutions are can be categorized into three main systems of waterproofing. Traditional systems are still available today, as well as the up-to-date basement waterproofing systems that offer protection that is more superior.