Heavy Clay is a building-planning choice included in the Price Your Build estimator. It can affect foundation design, excavation method and drainage strategy.
What this option means
Applies structural steel reinforcement factor updates for active clays.
Why it affects the estimate
The estimator uses this selection to apply an appropriate allowance. Actual requirements depend on the final design, site conditions, supplier selection and contractor scope.
Before proceeding
Do not substitute this selection for a geotechnical investigation or structural engineer’s foundation design.
Compare the final specification and inclusions against quotations before appointing a contractor.
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