HOW TO INCREASE DURABILITY OF FOUNDATION
DURABILITY OF BUILDING FOUNDATION A foundation is that part of the structure which is in direct contact with ground. Therefore foundations are subjected to attack by chemicals present in soil, water and by mechanical abrasion and erosion. The extent of deterioration depends on the concentration of chemicals, the level of and fluctuations in the ground water table or the variation in tidal and river level or on climatic conditions. The only way to increase the durability of foundation is to protect the foundation material from the above mentioned attacks. There are 4 types of material commonly used as foundation material, such as Timber foundation Metal foundation Concrete foundation Brick work foundation Let us discuss methods of protecting different foundation material from deterioration. 1. PROTECTION OF TIMBER FOUNDATION Timber piles are liable to fungal attack and termites, if kept in moist conditions. The protection of timber is best achieved by pressure treatment w...