What is a ground beam?
A concrete ground beam is often used in place of other foundation techniques such as concrete footings.
Instead of strip or trench footings, a concrete slab, called a beam, is laid on top of piles or pad foundations. Once it is laid and fully dried, the ground beam can support blockwork or brick walls, and in some cases, it can even be used to edge a concrete floor. Ground beams are a popular choice for housing plots of all sizes.
One key advantage of using ground beams instead of other types of foundation is that they can accommodate a wider variation in ground conditions than regular trench footings, making them ideally suited to sites where the terrain is patchy, or where access is restricted. Many ground beams are constructed on site, giving additional flexibility in difficult locations. Other benefits include time and cost savings, since ground beam construction is much faster than other types of foundation work, and it requires a lot less work in the levelling up stage of the process.
At JD PILING SERVICES we use reinforced steel ground beams to easily meet the specifications of your structural engineers. We complete the crafting process onsite, tying the steel with high-quality wire and placing them over the piles. The NHBC or Building Control will then inspect the work before our piling contractors finish the job by pouring the concrete in place. This ensures all foundations in Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Warrington , oldham, Stockport and surrounding areas meet the highest of standards and lend the proper support.