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Introduction

Pier and beam method of construction is usually considered when good bearing soil or strata is not located within 1.5 metres below the existing surface.

Most problem sites contain a problem area in the top layers of soil only. Often, good bearing soil is located at a specific depth below the natural ground level. The depth at which this good bearing soil is located will determine:

  • the structural footing design
  • the cost of the footing construction.

Pier and beam footings can be constructed in a variety of configurations. Two are:

  • bulk pier and beam
  • bored pier and beam.