Stage 7

Hardcore is laid to a minimum of 100mm deep and compacted to form the base layer of the slab.

Stage 11

Concert 100mm thick is laid to bring the slab up to the finished floor level.

Stage 8

A blinding screed of sand is laid over the hard-core to prevent any sharp stones puncturing the damp proof membrane.

Stage 12

The concert is floated to a smooth level surface, suitable for tiling or carpet.

Stage 9

A visqueen damp proof membrane is laid over the sand blinding and lapped onto the inner leaf of brickwork.

Stage 13

The outer leaf of the wall is built. In this case, artificial stone to match the house is used.

Stage 10

Floor installation is installed at this stage.

Stage 14

The inner leaf of the cavity is built to complete the basework. The same material as the outer leaf has been used to provide a feature stone finish.