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mrsnesbitt



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PostPosted: Sat Jul 08, 06 9:06 am    Post subject: Is there an alternative for concrete? Reply with quote
    

We are in the process of sorting out a base for my new greenhouse.
The plot is on a slope and hubby is considering a concrete base...
any thoughts?

Dx

Gervase



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PostPosted: Sat Jul 08, 06 10:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

How much of a slope? Any structure is going to be better on a level setting - is it feasible to dig into the slope and use the spoil to provide a level base?
And concrete isn't necessary. Dig the base out to the same depth, but use rammed hardcore blinded with sand with stone slabs on top. That would work just as well. There's too much blooming concrete in the world as it is (it accounts for a high percentage of CO2 emissions and can't be recycled, except as hardcore)!

dpack



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PostPosted: Sun Jul 09, 06 12:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

digging and ramming hardcore will be ok for a smallish greenhouse anything substantial should have proper footings

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 09, 06 2:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

The greenhouse that I put in here has a metal base that just required the four corners to be concreted in, using much less of the stuff. Now, I'm not sure if they are available for other greenhouses or if a matal base uses up less energy than concrete base.

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