Book Archived
Foundations on shrinkable clay: avoiding damage due to trees
Publisher
BRE Archive
Author
BRE Housing Defects Prevention Unit
Format
2 pages
Subject / Keyword
Defect Action Sheet 96, DAS96, clay soils, foundations, trees, tree roots, cracks.
Published Date
01-Mar-1987
ISBN
Defect Action Sheet 96 (Design)
THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN ARCHIVED.
Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.
Failure: cracks in foundations and superstructure
Defect: foundations not deep enough where close to trees or to locations of felled trees
Contains a rough map showing the distribution of firm shrinkage clays in England and a table with safe distances from buildings for common tree species.
Book Archived
Foundations on shrinkable clay: avoiding damage due to trees
List Price £ 4.00