Concrete, rebar, sub-base and damp-proofing for foundations and ground floors: mixes, depths, and the build-ups that pass building control.
CEM I, rapid-set, sulfate-resisting and masonry cement compared: types, uses, bag sizes, coverage and 2026 UK costs for builders and renovators.
C20 to C40 concrete grades explained for UK foundations and slabs: what the numbers mean, typical uses, ready-mix costs and ordering guidance.
UK guide to DPM and DPC: polythene gauges, radon barriers, laps, linking DPM to wall DPC, costs and Building Regs Part C requirements.
UK guide to foundation types: strip, trench-fill, raft and pile, covering depths, concrete volumes, costs and Building Regs Part A requirements.
UK guide to hardcore, MOT Type 1 and sub-base materials: what each is, when to use it, compaction depths and 2026 costs per tonne and bulk bag.
UK guide to rebar and reinforcing mesh: B500B grade, bar diameters H8 to H25, A142 to A393 fabric, concrete cover, and cost per tonne.
