Before the pour: concrete and steel, explained simply
Concrete grade and a delivery of steel are only the beginning. A plain-English guide to the questions worth asking before the pour, with a free practical lesson.
NCC 2022 Part 4.2 Keep the membrane continuous
A roll of plastic is not a completed moisture detail. Follow the material, joints, penetrations and slab edge through NCC 2022 clauses 4.2.8 and 4.2.9, with practical questions to resolve before the work is covered.
NCC 2022 Part 4.2 Support the Edge. Plan the Step.
A level slab can conceal different support arrangements on a sloping site. This Friday Detail explains edge-beam options and stepped strip footings in NCC 2022 clauses 4.2.6 and 4.2.7.
NCC 2022 Part 4.2 Check the Ground Before the Pour
A neat slab platform is not proof of suitable support. This Friday Detail unpacks excavation, fill and foundation requirements in NCC 2022 clauses 4.2.3 to 4.2.5.
NCC 2022 Part 4.2: Read the Site Class Before the Slab Detail
The report, the drawing and the site conversation should tell the same story. This Friday Detail explains why the complete site classification matters before a slab detail is used.
NCC 2022 Part 4.1: Before You Choose a Slab, Check the Scope
Before choosing a footing or slab detail, check whether it applies. Part 4.1 introduces the scope, conditions and terminology that make Section 4 useful on the right project.
NCC 2022 Part 3.4: Termite Protection Is a System, Not a Sticker
Termite protection is more than a treatment certificate. NCC 2022 Part 3.4 requires an integrated system covering vulnerable elements, penetrations, perimeters, attachments and ongoing inspection.
