Tree-related depth screening
Screen foundation depths near trees and shrubs using NHBC Standards 2024 Chapter 4.2.
Basic Geotechnical Bundle
NHBC Foundation Depth
Foundation depths near trees
Prescriptive foundation depth screening near trees and shrubs using NHBC Standards 2024 Chapter 4.2.
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Input and output review
Review the entered information and reported screening result against the applicable project requirements.
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Screening tool. Implements NHBC Tables 11–19; it does not design foundations or assess bearing, settlement, heave detailing or site-specific conditions. Depths over 2.5 m require an engineer’s design under Technical Requirement R5.
NHBC Standards 2024 · Chapter 4.2 · Building near treesOpen PDF in a new tab
Complete NHBC Standards 2024 Chapter 4.2: Building near trees
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Checks and limits
This is prescriptive screening using NHBC Standards 2024 Chapter 4.2. Verify the applicable standard, site conditions and project requirements before relying on the result.
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