Why We Chose a Raft Foundation for Our 4-House New Build | Pros, Process & Key Insights
🏡 Welcome to Episode 3 of Our 4-House New Build Series!
In this episode, we take a deep dive into foundation types for new builds, explaining why we chose a raft foundation over traditional trench foundations or piling for this project in Kent, UK.
🚧 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The pros & cons of raft foundations vs. trench & piled foundations
✅ How DM Groundworks Solutions reinforced the raft slab with A393 rebar mesh
✅ Step-by-step construction process—from edge shuttering to concrete pouring using a boom pump
✅ The role of attenuation tanks for surface water drainage & why we installed one
✅ Preparing for the next stage: Timber Frame Construction (coming in Episode 4!)
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👷♂️ Why Raft Foundations?
A raft (or slab) foundation spreads the load over a larger area, reducing the risk of settlement—especially useful for sites with poor soil conditions or public sewer constraints like ours.
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