Building a substructure the easy way! | Collison Brickwork Ltd.

In this video, I explain an important construction practice that is often ignored on sites.Foundation walls (Substructure) are directly in contact with soil and moisture.If we apply chips, terrazzo coating, or cement slurry on both inner and outer sides of foundation walls, it helps to:✅ Reduce rising damp✅ Protect brickwork from moisture✅ Minimize efflorescence (white salts)✅ Increase durability of substructure✅ Support DPC performanceThis method is highly recommended for low-lying plots, wet s

✅Substructure Vs Superstructure 📌Location: Substructure :Below Ground Level Superstructure:Above Ground Level 📌Components: Substructure :Foundations (Footings, Piles), Piers, Abutments Superstructure:Walls, Floors, Roofs, Columns, Beams 📌Function Substructure :Transfers Loads From The Superstructure To The Soil Superstructure:Supports And Provides Space For Occupancy 📌Visibility Substructure :Generally Not Visible After Construction Superstructure:Visible Part Of The Building 📌Construction

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