THIS SKETCH shows how, where the necessary depth of soil is present, more than enough to build walls nine feet high can be obtained by excavating to a depth of five feet over the whole site of a building. More concrete for foundations will, of course, have to be used, but by making foundations eight or nine feet high a useful basement can be obtained. One important point must be kept in mind: A sump, and means for draining it, should be provided in case water accidentally enters the basement. If the position aliows a drain with a natural fall to the outlet, it is a simple matter, but in some cases a pump (power or manual) will be needed
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 19, Issue 479, 27 August 1948, Page 8
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120THIS SKETCH shows how, where the necessary depth of soil is present, more than enough to build walls nine feet high can be obtained by excavating to a depth of five feet over the whole site of a building. More concrete for foundations will, of course, have to be used, but by making foundations eight or nine feet high a useful basement can be obtained. One important point must be kept in mind: A sump, and means for draining it, should be provided in case water accidentally enters the basement. If the position aliows a drain with a natural fall to the outlet, it is a simple matter, but in some cases a pump (power or manual) will be needed New Zealand Listener, Volume 19, Issue 479, 27 August 1948, Page 8
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