3.1.11 Blinding concrete
Blinding concrete shall be used where required to aid construction.
Blinding concrete should only be used:
- to protect the bottom of the trench/excavation where there is a delay in pouring structural concrete
- where the foundation has been slightly overdug
- to provide sufficient support to ensure cover to reinforcement is maintained, or
- where localised soft spots have been removed.
Last updated: 2nd January 2024