Re using Brick and Concrete
Re using Brick and Concrete
(OP)
Can anybody offer some guidance on whether brickwork and concrete (from an existing building on site) can be re-used in all or some of the following. General backfill to basement retaining walls, to a driveway and to a car parking area. The project involves the demolition of an existing building and the construction of a new detached property with basement.
If so, crushing, mixing?, placing compacting etc specifications will be needed I presume. Can anybody recommend where I can go for these. I'm in the UK.
If so, crushing, mixing?, placing compacting etc specifications will be needed I presume. Can anybody recommend where I can go for these. I'm in the UK.





RE: Re using Brick and Concrete
RE: Re using Brick and Concrete
RE: Re using Brick and Concrete
I suggest googling for gravel/hardcore suppliers local to your site and discussing with them.
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Recycled concrete is not generally recommended where there is a high water table because the concrete will react with the water.
Thank you.
RE: Re using Brick and Concrete
TXDOT allows crushed concrete to substitute for crushed limestone as flexible base material. Iowa highway dept. was using a lot of crushed concrete as base for Interstate highway reconstruction a few years ago and tying it into edge drains. I have always assumed concrete didn't care about water.
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