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    Bored pier adjacent existing pier

    Hi all New pier being bored to adjacent existing house pier. Red clay and sandstone soil. Stands firm when cut. I am familiar with the 45deg zone of influence when carrying out such work , our engineer did not even bat an eyelid. Will prop bearer mechanically to mitigate risk. What is your...
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    Strenghthening a Timber bearer .

    Hoping for a bit of advice. I wish to strengthen a bearer which rests along its entirety on a brick wall which in turn rests on concrete strip foundation. My concern is the section of brick wall marked in green (450mm in length) giving way due to to soil erosion below footing and the bearer too...

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