Laying foundations for any building is the most vital aspect of the project to get right.
Please view our guide to laying timber building foundations using the Swift Plinth foundation system. And, you will see just how simple and effective this revolutionary DIY foundation system is.
Laying foundations - Step 1
Remove surface root layer.
Dig a hole approx 600x600x250.
Line with permeable membrane.
Place 150mm hardcore on membrane.
Position Swift Base Stone and level hardcore.
Laying Foundations Step 2.
Overlay membrane on the whole foundation site.
Place the Swift Top Stone onto the Swift Base Stone.
Cover the membrane area with surface dressing.
Laying Foundations Step 3
Take the Swift Bracket and locate on load bearing beam, secure by coach screw fixing.
Laying Foundations Step 4
Lift the beams onto the Swift Top Stone and allow the adjustable leg of the bracket to locate in the centre hole.
So there you have it. Laying your foundations for you timber building could not be simpler and cost effective.
