Frost damage prevention - DKE110F

DKE110F User Guide

Document code
M211788EN
Revision
F
Language
English
Product
DKE110F
Document type
User guide
CAUTION Always consult a local civil engineer about the foundation design and to find out about the soil and frost conditions in the area. When the soil is frost-susceptible, always use proper insulation.
In an area with frost-susceptible soil, the foundation must reach below the soil frost penetration depth or sufficient foundation depth.
CAUTION Never make concrete foundations at freezing temperatures. The altered drying process results in poor cement quality and may damage the foundation.
Figure 1. Foundation in area without soil frosting. The following figures show examples of foundations for different kinds of soils.
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Concrete foundation
2
Light grit bricks
3
Sand/Frost-free ground
4
Close sand
Figure 2. Foundation in area with soil frosting or clay soil
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Concrete foundation
2
Light grit bricks
3
Sand (upper layer)
4
Insulating material
5
Frost line (frost in the ground / frost-free ground)
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Sand
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Close sand
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Clay