FOUNDATION

Abstract

 A footing channel for use for ventilating and inspecting a foundation wall, and for use for level access to buildings, the footing channel at least including a profile and a grating, the profile having a height, a length, a width and material thickness, wherein the profile is substantially L-shaped, including a first part constituting the width of the profile which is substantially perpendicular to the second part constituting the length of the profile, the profile having a first end and a second end, a first edge and a second edge delimiting the height of the profile, where the profile, when used in a footing channel, stands on the second edge, thus resting on a bearing face delimited by the material thickness and the width and the length, the profile further having an internal corner and an external corner, and where the grating includes a first side and a second side, the second side of the grating including means for bearing against at least parts of the L-shaped first edge of the profile, thus resting on a face that is delimited by the material thickness and the width and the length, whereby is achieved a footing channel that may be used on a firm base or on a loose base, being dimensionally stable and not prone to corroding, tarnishing or rusting.

Description

Field of the Invention

[0001] The present invention concerns a footing channel for ventilating and inspecting a foundation wall, and for level access to buildings, the footing channel at least including a profile and a grating, the profile having a height, a length, a width and material thickness.

[0002] The invention also concerns a method for laying a footing channel along a foundation wall of a building.

Background of the Invention

[0003] It is prior art to use footing channels for ventilating and inspecting foundation walls and for use for level access to buildings, the where the footing channel at least includes a profile and a grating. Such footing channels typically allow inspection of 150 to 200 mm of the foundation wall which otherwise would be inaccessible. The footing channels are frequently made in sections with a length between 1000 and 2000 mm, requiring either adaptation or existence of adapting sections such that a footing channel can be adapted to the shape and dimensions of a given building.

[0004] The profiles according to the prior art are typically bent in thin sheet material of alu-zinc or galvanised steel, where the sheet material is typically bent 90° with a first part and a second part, the first and second parts having substantially the same length. Whereas the first part bears against the base during use, and is therefore typically lying horizontally and abutting on the foundation wall of the building, the second part is typically disposed vertically, in parallel with the foundation wall and spaced apart from the foundation wall, corresponding to the width of the first part of the profile.

[0005] In the angularly bent profile there are furthermore a series of loose inserts that reinforce the second part of the profile as the inserts keep a given spacing between the foundation wall and the second part of the profile, thereby counteracting pressure from a possible flagging or other paving/materials abutting on the profile. Besides, the inserts are used for holding a grating as the sheet profile is not capable of this by itself. Such a solution is known under the trade name Milrende.

[0006] The list of drawbacks of the prior art is long. The choice of materials as such is a drawback as the service life of alu-zinc and galvanised steel combined with the location in soil entail, among others, a great risk of damage to the profiles by corrosion, tarnishing or rust formation, for example.

[0007] The joining of the mutually abutting profiles along the foundation wall of a building imply use of yet an insert or a risk of settling pressure from the pavement abutting on the profiles.

[0008] The prior art is not flexible either, as the base has to be completely even and at the exact level before the profiles can be mounted adjacent to the foundation wall.

Object of the Invention

[0009] Apart from the general object of the invention, namely to indicate a footing channel for use in ventilating and inspecting/checking foundation walls, and for use for level access to buildings, it is thus the object of the invention to indicate a footing channel that can be used on a firm base, such as e.g. a patted layer, but which is just as suited for application on a loose base, such as e.g. gravel or sand.

[0010] It is also an object of the invention to indicate a footing channel which is dimensionally stable and where a minimum of different elements are required in order to establish a footing channel along a building.

[0011] It is furthermore an object of the invention to use materials that cannot corrode, tarnish or rust. Preferably also to use recycled materials that are economically advantageous in use.

[0012] Furthermore, it is an object of the invention to be able to lay a footing channel using a minimum of hand tools.

Description of the Invention

[0013] According to a first aspect of the invention, the above mentioned object is achieved by a footing channel as described in the introduction and as described in the preamble of claim 1, wherein the profile is substantially L-shaped, including a first part constituting the width of the profile which is substantially perpendicular to the second part constituting the length of the profile, the profile having a first end and a second end, a first edge and a second edge delimiting the height of the profile, where the profile, when used in a footing channel, stands on the second edge, thus resting on a bearing face delimited by the material thickness and the width and the length, the profile further having an internal corner and an external corner, and where the grating includes a first side and a second side, the second side of the grating including means for bearing against at least parts of the L-shaped first edge of the profile, thus resting on a face that is delimited by the material thickness and the width and the length.

[0014] This will enable laying a footing channel along a building foundation for use e.g. for level access to buildings, where the footing channel will provide ventilation around the foundation wall and enable easy inspection and examination of the foundation wall.

[0015] By level access is meant that the internal and external levels are the same, and by a footing channel as indicated level access to buildings may readily be established, a condition required for certain types of buildings.

[0016] The laying of a footing channel is enabled by the use of a minimum number of different elements as the profile can be reversed, and the profile can thus be used irrespectively of the direction in which the footing channels is started, and since the grating fits both sides of the profile, these two elements are basically sufficient for laying a foundation wall.

[0017] Inspection and check of foundation walls is performed with the purpose of examining the condition of the foundation of the building, i.e. with the intention of looking for damage in the form of e.g. cracks or discolouration from moisture. This may thus cause the necessary maintenance to be performed at a far earlier time that otherwise would be the case with closed footing channels, or by old houses where the soil is in contact with the foundation wall.

[0018] With regard to providing the necessary ventilation and enabling the desired inspection of a part of the foundation wall, in a preferred embodiment footing channels are made with a certain height in a range of 10-20 cm, and in a further preferred embodiment at about 15 cm. This means that by a footing channel with a height of e.g. 15 cm it is possible to inspect the foundation wall at a depth of 15 cm. Footing channels can also be made with certain width in a preferred range of 15- 20 cm.

[0019] As opposed to the height and width of the profile which is substantially determined by the height and width of the footing channel, the length of the profile can be in lengths of e.g. 100-200 cm, depending on what is most user-friendly.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the material thickness of the profile is between 2 and 7 cm, further preferred 4-5 cm, but other material thicknesses may occur as well. The material thickness provides increased stability by the establishing and with regard to pressure from possible paving.

[0021] By using L-shaped profiles, the laying of the footing channel is also facilitated as the profiles will not overturn, but all profiles can be set up and paving can subsequently be laid/pushed up against the profiles. This is achieved by placing the L-shaped profiles such that the foot on the L points towards the foundation wall, and the back of the L extends along the foundation wall.

[0022] If the footing channel is applied on a firm base, such as e.g. a patted layer, the profiles will not overturn, but the profiles are just as suited for application on a loose base of e.g. gravel where the profiles can be pushed/drawn/pressed down into the base until they stand as desired, whereby, compared with prior art solutions, it becomes much easier to set up the individual profiles accurately.

[0023] In addition, the footing channel will enable cleaning thereof in an easy and simple way, only by taking the grating off the profile.

[0024] That the other side of the grating is intended for laying upon at least parts of the L-shaped first edge of the profile will enable laying the grating directly upon the entire L-shaped first edge of the profile. However, this will also enable laying the grating slightly offset in longitudinal direction such that the grating is not lying on the entire L-shaped first edge of the profile but, for example, only lying on half the part of the first edge of the profile concerning the first part of the profile, and where the grating is therefore is lying across half of the part of the first edge of the profile concerning the first part of the next profile, and of course all of the second part of the first edge of the profile concerning the second part of the profile. The grating is therefore provided support in width at both ends of the grating as well as in the entire length of one edge of the grating.

[0025] In a second aspect, the present invention also concerns a footing channel where the external corner includes at least one opening which is complementary with openings in the first end or second end of the corresponding profile. It may e.g. be provided as a rabbet.

[0026] This enables pushing together/assembling several identical profiles along the entire foundation wall and such that all profiles are in mutual engagement. The profiles can possibly be screwed or glued together in the joints which is readily performed, and which furthermore causes the footing channel to be stable such that a single profile therefore will not settle in relation to the other profiles.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the openings are provided throughout the height of the profile, and the openings are furthermore through-going grooves, recesses or similar that are complementary to each other such that the opening at the external corner fits with the opening at the first end or the second end of a corresponding profile.

[0028] In a second embodiment, the external corner is provided with a key whereas the first end and the second end have a groove or rabbet, or the external corner has a groove or rabbet whereas the first end and the second end are provided with a key. A wide range of other joints are possible as well.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the internal corner of the profile is rounded, preventing the risk of possible notch and crack formations.

[0030] In a third aspect, the present invention also concerns a footing channel where the first part of the profile further includes at least one opening for use for e.g. passage of a cable and/or pipe.

[0031] This will enable drawing of cables/pipes before placing the footing channel, or alternatively performing this action subsequently.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the first part of the profile has at least one opening for use for e.g. cables and/or pipes. The openings can have many shapes, but open openings such as V-shape or U-shape are to be preferred as they are easier to use in connection with cables/pipes. If cables/pipes are drawn at first, profiles with an open opening in the part of the profile that is to face the base during use are subsequently placed upon the drawn cables/pipes. Alternatively, the cables/pipes can be drawn through all openings at a later time which is more time-consuming but an obvious possibility by later installation of cables or pipes.

[0033] In a second preferred embodiment, the first part of the profile is provided with two openings opposite each other, where the openings can have many shapes, though open openings such as V-shape or U-shape are to be preferred here as well. By having two openings, where one opening in the profile during use faces the base, the second opening faces the grating above. This will enable lateral reversal of the profile without loosing the option of having cables or pipes located in the footing channel such that it is only necessary with one type of profile, irrespectively of how the footing channel is laid. Besides, profiles with two openings also have the option of disposing existing cables/pipe in the lower opening when laying the footing channel, whereas new cables/pipes can be disposed in the upper opening such that the profiles are not to be lifted when replacing cables/pipes.

[0034] In a further preferred embodiment, the profile includes an opening at the centre of the first part such that it does not matter which edge is facing up or down during the laying of the footing channel, and the opening may furthermore be open towards the first end of the first part of the profile, which is the end facing the foundation wall during use.

[0035] In yet a preferred embodiment, the profile includes at least one perforation/embossing in the first part where the perforation will, for example, enable breaking out an opening in the first part of the profile, e.g. with tongs. The carrying capacity of the profile is thereby not weakened unnecessarily by more openings than needed. There are to be a number of perforations/embossings that enable openings at various positions in the first part of the profile as well as in the second part of the profile.

[0036] In a fourth aspect, the present invention also concerns a footing channel wherein the profile is made of a dimensionally stable material.

[0037] This will enable setting up and laying the footing channel easily and rapidly, as the profile will not have the risk of overturning, and it is also possible that the L-shaped profile, which is dimensionally stable, can support the grating in width as well as in length, and a least at a first end and a first edge.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the dimensionally stable profile has a material thickness between 2 and 7 cm, and a further preferred thickness between 4 and 5 cm. A profile with a material thickness of 7 cm and a profile length of e.g. 100 cm is, however, obviously more stable than a profile with a material thickness of 2 cm and a length of 200 cm, provided the material being the same.

[0039] Therefore, it is also possible to choose profiles for footing channels depending on the actual requirements to paving and other conditions as, for example, transport passing over to and from the building.

[0040] This will also enable laying a pavement adjacent to such a profile as it is also robust and durable during installation.

[0041] An advantage of the profile is furthermore that it is easy to make by moulding and that the necessary moulding tools for such a profile are uncomplicated to make.

[0042] In a fifth aspect, the present invention also concerns a footing channel wherein the profile is made of dimensionally stable, recycled plastic. For example, recycled plastic coming from cable scrap and from other plastic products can be utilised, which possibly are admixed with plastic granulate while heated and then conducted into a suitable mould.

[0043] This will enable easy and rapid adaptation of the profile by means of hand tools, such as a hand saw, and recycled plastic is also an economically very attractive material in use that in addition neither corrodes, tarnishes nor rusts. Recycled plastic is generally easy to work with and also enables shortening the profile if necessary, e.g. at internal or external corners along a foundation wall. Besides, the material can also be adapted if required, that may be by piping, a drain pipe, a manhole cover, a light well or similar.

[0044] In another preferred embodiment, the profile can be made of other plastic than recycled plastic, of composite materials with or without fibres, PUR foam or concrete.

[0045] In a sixth aspect, the present invention also concerns a footing channel wherein the grating is substantially rectangular with a length and a width, a first end and a second end, a first edge and a second edge, and a first side and a second side, the length and width of the grating at least substantially corresponding to the length and the width of the profile.

[0046] This will enable mounting of the grating immediately upon the profile and such that the grating covers the entire profile when the footing channel has been laid. This will also enable e.g. laying a flagging right up to the grating.

[0047] In a seventh aspect, the present invention also concerns a footing channel wherein the second side of the grating includes detents and/or other fastening means for securing the grating in relation to the profile.

[0048] This will enable disposition of the grating such that detents projecting from the second side of the grating can interact with the inner side of the profile, thus securing the position of the grating relative to the profile, and thereby also ensuring that the grating is unable to perform a longitudinal displacement or a lateral displacement.

[0049] In another preferred embodiment, the grating can have integrated screws or other locking means for screwing into the first edge of the profile.

[0050] In an eighth aspect, the present invention also concerns a footing channel wherein the footing channel further includes an end piece with at least a first end and a second end, the end piece including a height and a width and a thickness, the height and width of the end piece substantially corresponding to the height and width of the profile, and where at least the first end of the end piece further includes an opening which is complementary to the second end of the profile, and where the end piece possibly further includes an opening for use as passage of a cable, for example. This will enable termination of the footing channel at an arbitrary point along the foundation wall, or e.g. at a light well, and such that the footing channel keeps the spacing to the foundation wall, and such that paving elements will not press the second end of the profile closer to the foundation wall.

[0051] In a preferred embodiment, the end piece has a material thickness between 2 and 7 cm, and a further preferred between 4 and 5 cm. The end piece may advantageously have a material thickness corresponding to the material thickness of the profile, optimising the joint between profile and end piece by using screws or glue joints. This will therefore enable pushing together/assembling of the profiles along the entire foundation wall such that the last profile engages the end piece. The profile can possibly also be screwed or glued together with the end piece and thereby ensure that the footing channel is stable, even at the point where it ends.

[0052] In a preferred embodiment, the openings in the end piece are designed as a continuous rabbet, groove, recesses or the like that are complementary to the openings at the first end or second end of the profile, and such that the opening at the first end and/or the second end of the end piece fits with the opening at the first end or the second end of a profile.

[0053] In a second embodiment, the first end and/or the second end of the end piece has e.g. a key, whereas the first end and second end of the profile have a groove/rabbet, or the first end and/or the second end of the end piece has a groove/rabbet whereas the first end and second end of the profile have a key. Other joints are possible as well.

[0054] In a further preferred embodiment, the end piece is without cable passage as an end piece can be turned, thereby avoiding having several kinds of end pieces with openings at both ends. The end pieces can thus be turned, after which the opening for possible cabling can be made according to need. In cases where cabling is required, possible perforations/embossings in the end piece will be of great help to the workers that are to lay the footing channel.

[0055] In another preferred embodiment, the end piece has two openings for cable passage as an end piece can be turned, thereby also avoiding having several kinds of end pieces with openings at both ends. The end pieces can thus be turned and an opening for possible cabling is always provided thereby.

[0056] In an ninth aspect, the present invention also concerns a method for laying a footing channel along a foundation wall of a building, the method including at least the following steps:

B. a firm base, as for example a patted layer, or a loose base, for example of pebbles, gravel or sand, is established;

C. the second edge of the profile is put in place on the firm base, or alternatively the second edge of the profile is pulled/pushed in place on the loose base;

D. a possible further profile is put in place in a corresponding way;

E. the footing channel is possibly terminated by an end piece;

F. a grating is laid on the first edge of the profile and such that the second edge of the grating is parallel with the first edge of the profile;

G. flagging, for example, is laid adjacent to the second edge of the grating.

[0057] This will enable establishing a suitable base along the footing channel and then placing the profiles of the foundation wall on the base in case the base is a firm base, or placing the profiles as a flagstone or a kerbstone in case the base is a loose base. When all the profiles of the footing channel have been placed along the foundation wall, an end piece can possibly terminate the footing channel. A grating will then close and finish the footing channel such that it is safe for people and animals to go along and over the footing channel. Adjacent to the profile of the footing channel there may subsequently be laid a surface with soil, stones or flagstones, and e.g. a flagging can advantageously be laid at level with the first side on the grating of the footing channel such that a level transition between these surfaces is provided.

[0058] In an embodiment, the profiles can be set up in continuation of each other without use of openings, but in a preferred embodiment an opening in a profile will engage an opening in another profile, e.g. such that the opening at the second end of a profile will engage an opening of another profile at the external corner.

[0059] The footing channel can also be terminated with and end piece without use of openings, but in a preferred embodiment an opening in a profile will engage an opening in an end piece, e.g. such that the opening in the second end of a profile will engage an opening of an end piece on the first end.

[0060] In an tenth aspect, the present invention also concerns a method for laying a footing channel along a foundation wall of a building, wherein, when using a loose base, the method further includes the following step before step B:

A. a perimeter drain is established.

[0061] This will enable laying a perimeter drain in connection with establishing the footing channel. This will necessitate that the base is loose and thus made up e.g. of pebbles, gravel or sand, upon which the profiles are placed. A pipe is lying under the loose base with perforations/small holes where the pipe usually is covered by a porous fibre cloth, and where the pipe conducts water away from the foundation wall and out into a fagot, a cesspool or a sewer.

[0062] If the footing channel is laid upon a firm base, water is then to be conducted away from the surface, which, for example, can be effected by means of a channel or similar.

Description of the Drawing

[0063] The invention will now be explained more closely in the following by description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the drawing, where:

Fig. 1 shows a footing channel in an embodiment;

Fig. 2 shows an end piece in an embodiment;

Fig. 3 shows the profile of a footing channel laid around a corner on a building;

Fig. 4 shows a footing channel in connection with a perimeter drain.

List of designations

[0064] 

1

footing channel

2

profile

3

grating

4

first part, profile

5

second part, profile

6

first end, profile

7

second end, profile

8

first edge, profile

9

second edge, profile

10

internal corner, profile

11

external corner, profile

12

internal side, profile

13

external side, profile

14

height, profile

15

length, profile

16

width, profile

17

opening, external corner

18

opening, first end

19

opening, second end

20

opening, first part

21

length, grating

22

width, grating

23

first end, grating

24

second end, grating

25

first edge, grating

26

second edge, grating

27

first side, grating

28

second side, grating

29

detents/fastening means

30

end piece

31

first end, end piece

32

second end, end piece

33

height, end piece

34

width, end piece

35

opening, first end of end piece

36

opening, second end of end piece

37

opening, end piece

38

foundation wall

39

building

40

corner

41

perimeter drain

42

paving

43

material thickness, profile

44

bearing face, profile

45

face, profile

46

thickness, end piece

Detailed Description of Embodiments of the Invention

[0065] Fig. 1 shows a footing channel 1 in an embodiment that includes a profile 2 and a grating 3, the profile being substantially L-shaped, including a first part 4 which is substantially at right angles to the second part 5, and where the profile 2 has a first end 6 and a second end 7, a first edge 8 and a second edge 9, and where the profile 2 further has an internal corner 10 and an external corner 11 and an internal side 12 and an external side 13, the profile 2 further having a height 14, a length 15 and a width 16 and a material thickness 43.

[0066] When the profile 2 is used in a footing channel 1, the profile 2 stands on the second edge 9, thus resting on a bearing face 44 which is delimited by the material thickness 43 and the width 16 and the length 15.

[0067] When the profile 2 is used in a footing channel 1, the grating 3 can thus rest on a surface 45 which is delimited by the material thickness 43 and the width 16 and the length 15.

[0068] Fig. 1 also shows that the external corner 11 includes an opening 17, and that the first end 6 of the profile includes an opening 18, and that the second end 7 of the profile includes an opening 19. The opening 17 of the external corner fits with the opening 18 of the first end, and the opening 19 of the second end and the opening 17 are therefore complementary to opening 18 and opening 19. This means that two identical profiles 2 can be put together, as described below and as shown on Fig. 3.

[0069] Fig. 1 also shows that there is an opening 20 of open V-shape in the first part 4 of the profile, for use e.g. as a cable passage.

[0070] The footing channel 1 also comprises a grating 3 which is substantially rectangular with a length 21 and a width 22, a first end 23 and a second end 24, a first edge 25 and a second edge 26, and a first side 27 and a second side 28.

[0071] The length 21 and the width 22 of the grating substantially corresponds to the length 15 and width 16 of the profile such that the grating 3 fits with the profile 2. The grating 3 is intended for lying on at least parts of the L-shaped first edge 8 of the profile.

[0072] The second side 28 of the grating includes a number of fastening means 29, e.g. detents, extending from the second side 28 of the grating for securing the grating 3 to the profile 2 such that the grating cannot be displaced in longitudinal direction.

[0073] Fig. 2 shows an end piece 30 of an embodiment of a footing channel 1, the end piece 30 including a first end 31 and a second end 32, the end piece 30 including a height 33 and a width 34 and a thickness 46, and where the first end 31 of the end piece further includes an opening 35.

[0074] The height 33 of the end piece corresponds to the height 14 of the profile, and the width 34 of the end piece corresponds to the width 16 of the profile. Fig. 2 also shows that the first end 31 of the end piece comprises an opening 35, and that the second end 32 of the end piece also comprises an opening 36. The openings 35 and 36 fit with the opening 19 of the profile at the second end 7 and for that matter also with the opening 18 of the profile at the first end 7, and the openings 35 and 36 are therefore complementary to the opening 19.

[0075] This means that a profile 2 can be combined with an end piece 30.

[0076] Fig. 2 also shows that there is an opening 37 of open V-shape in the end piece 30, for use e.g. as a cable passage.

[0077] Fig. 3 shows the profile 2 of a footing channel laid at a foundation wall 38 on a building 39, and where the footing channel 1 follows the foundation wall 38 all the way around a corner 40. As it appears from the Figure, the profiles 2 at one side of the corner 40 are laterally reversed in relation to the profiles 2 at the other side of the corner 40. However, the profiles 2 fit together anyway, even they are laterally reversed compared with each other, as the openings 17, 18 and 19 as shown on Fig. 1 in the shown embodiment follow the entire height 14 of the profile, and thereby the profiles can engage each other.

[0078] Fig. 4 shows a footing channel 1 established in connection with a perimeter drain 41 lying along a foundation wall 38 of a building 39, where the perimeter drain 41 is established at first and where a footing channel 1 is laid before a paving 42 is laid adjacent to the footing channel 1.

Claims

1. A footing channel (1) for ventilating and inspecting a foundation wall (38), and for use for level access to buildings, the footing channel (1) at least including a profile (2) and a grating (3), the profile (2) having a height (14), a length (15), a width (16) and material thickness (43), characterised in that the profile (2) is substantially L-shaped, including a first part (4) constituting the width (16) of the profile that substantially perpendicular to the second part (5) constituting the length (15) of the profile, the profile (2) having a first end (6) and a second end (7), a first edge (8) and a second edge (9) delimiting the height of the profile (14), where the profile (2), when used in a footing channel (1), stands on the second edge (9), thus resting on a bearing face (44) delimited by the material thickness (43) and the width (16) and the length (15), the profile (2) further having an internal corner (1) and an external corner (11), and where the grating (3) includes a first side (27) and a second side (28), the second side (28) of the grating including means for bearing against at least parts of the L-shaped first edge (8) of the profile, thus resting on a face (45) that is delimited by the material thickness (43) and the width (16) and the length (15).

2. A footing channel (1) according to claim 1, characterised in that the external corner (11) of the profile includes at least one opening (17) which is complementary to openings (18, 19) in the first end (6) or the second end (7) of the corresponding profile.

3. A footing channel (1) according to any of claims 1 and 2, characterised in that the first part (4) of the profile (2) further includes at least one opening (20) for use for passage of a cable, for example.

4. A footing channel (1) according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the profile (2) is made of a dimensionally stable material.

5. A footing channel (1) according to claim 4, characterised in that the profile (2) is made of dimensionally stable recycled plastic.

6. A footing channel (1) according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the grating (3) is substantially rectangular with a length (21) and a width (22), a first end (23) and a second end (24), a first edge (25) and a second edge (26), and a first side (27) and a second side (28), the length (21) and width (22) of the grating substantially corresponding to the length (15) and the width (16) of the profile (2).

7. A footing channel (1) according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the second side (28) of the grating includes detents (29) and/or other fastening means (29) for securing the grating (3) in relation to the profile (2).

8. A footing channel (1) according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the footing channel (1) further includes an end piece (30) with at least a first end (31) and a second end (32), the end piece (30) including a height ((33) and a width (34) and a thickness (46), the height (33) and width (34) of the end piece substantially corresponding to the height (14) and width (16) of the profile (2), and where at least the first end (31) of the end piece further includes a opening (35) which is complementary to the second end (7) of the profile, and where the end piece (30) possibly further includes a opening (37) for use for passage of a cable, for example.

9. A method for laying a footing channel (1) along a foundation wall (38) of a building according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the method includes at least the following steps:

B. a firm base, as for example a patted layer, or a loose base, for example of pebbles, gravel or sand, is established;

C. the second edge (9) of the profile is put in place on the firm base, or alternatively the second edge (9) of the profile is pulled/pushed in place on the loose base;

D. a possible further profile (2) is put in place in a corresponding way;

E. the footing channel (1) is possibly terminated by an end piece (30);

F. a grating (3) is laid on the first edge (8) of the profile and such that the second edge (26) of the grating is parallel with the first edge (8) of the profile;

G. flagging (42), for example, is laid adjacent to the second edge (26) of the grating.

10. A method for laying a footing channel (1) along a foundation wall (38) of a building according to claim 9, characterised in that when applying a loose base, the method further includes the following step before step B:

A. a perimeter drain (41) is established.

Drawing