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Book Archived
Damage to buildings on shrinkable clay sites (1972)
Publisher
BRE Archive
Author
BRE
Format
2 pages
Subject / Keyword
TIL43, clay soils, foundation, subsidence, tree roots.
Published Date
01-Oct-1972
ISBN
Technical Information Leaflet TIL43
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Traditional brick or masonry structures on heavy clay soils are often damaged by the clay shrinking due to loss of moisture caused by the transpiration of grasses, plants and trees. The problem is most acute in the south east of England where these clays predominate and where the rainfall is lowest.
2 pages.
Book Archived
Damage to buildings on shrinkable clay sites (1972)
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