Hiya Is there a easy decision as to building on a slab or stumps... ie: ground floor height is graduating towards 600mm as block has slight slope, thus drafty making mention that perhaps consider stumps... Assuming a lot more concrete would be required = lot more costs vs stumps.... And as for walls between adjoining townhouses, what are the options there.... double brick walls or other alternate / cheaper options - timber frame pro's / con's..... (sorry for the ignorance)
I'm old school - strip footings then decide upon infill slab on fill, bondek or piers, bearers & joists.
Site cut ? 600mm just isn't all that much. Many different options on fire rating a wall between buildings/units Best to discuss with drafty or builder
Thanks Stoffo Yep, builder and drafty have their plans & take on this. Its just gr8 to get other people’s input from the forum before i go into meeting a little green on these things Cheers
I wouldn't do stumps for 600mm especially if the market in the area probably has a preference for slab. I would probably gradually cut the block depending on how many units there are which would only need a down turned edge on the slab most likely
Can't really think of a justification for stumping at 600mm. Unless there is a reason not too, my preference would be to retain, and fill up. Give yourself a nice, high, flat, base for your slab.