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leveling pad

In French: coussin de nivellement

Definition

A compacted layer of crushed stone at the bottom of a wall trench, dead level. The first course sits on it; any error here multiplies all the way up the wall.

Also called

  • base pad

Other names in French

  • assise granulaire

Sources

  1. Techo-Bloc calls for a pad of compacted 0-20 mm stone at least 150 mm thick, dead level.

    Installation guide, Walls and design charts · Techo-Bloc (hosted by dealer Stonewood Products)