2.1.1 Strip foundation

Strip is made of assembled concrete blocks or monolithic concrete. It is built under the bearing walls and partitions. This method requires land excavation, concrete element assembling and concrete pouring work. Construction of strip foundation is not cheap, but it is the most appropriate foundation for a house with a basement.

Monolithic strip foundation provides a more rigid framework, but the installation is longer than the foundation made of assembled concrete blocks. Monolithic strip foundation is recommended when the house is built on expanding soil.

Strip foundation is recommended when the house walls are made of heavier materials, for more than one-storey houses, and there is no need to build other types of foundations (e.g. pile foundation), which is necessary while building a house on weak, expanding or watery soil. Strip foundation is generally selected due to simple construction method, regardless the longer time required to build it.
