Raising Footings to Grade #framing #construction #diy

12” front line here, hole dug “level” 32” down. Footings are 16” x 8”, 2 rows #4 rebar. 2’ Stemwall will sit on top of this and then back filled. This is a crawlspace with interior strip footings instead of piers. 2x6 forms stay stiff during concrete placement, and we’ll use them throughout the framing process. I run around the exterior with the receiver and set grade to the high point. Bring the perimeter to grade, then level across. Footings do NOT need to be accurate to the 1/16”. Stem walls however will be.

[joemurray]

Here in Scotland we dig founds and use the ground as a shutter

[BIGDonger]

Over here in Idaho everyone uses simplex forms or Simon forms for basements. When I saw your video about how you guys use regular inch and 1/8 standing upright with regular wedges I jumped up and did a lil dance because I knew I had just saved a bunch of money on renting forms. I have actually poured two basements since then using your system. Thank you for the knowledge.

[jamiemills]

I find your videos to be interesting, to the point, and very informative, somewhat like an elevator pitch less all the sales mumbo-jumbo. Coming from an engineer who also does a good amount of work in residential construction, I really enjoy these videos. They're one of my favorite. Thank you.

[pollarddisposal]

Great work, much more efficient than plenty of crews I’ve seen

[jasonp]

I would honestly love this job! Looks like a great career.

[joeysalas]

I’ve been pouring this way for 20 years. Much more efficient than setting forms on ground and pounding grade nails. It also allows us to add calcium or high early and pour it dry so we can strip the forms and start setting wall forms the same day. Keep up the good work

[ivan.bucher]

Brilliant response to the question of family and settling down. Also brilliant framing on chapters of life.

[isaacsharp]

Saw you do it but you forgot to mention to put the laser reader as close to the stake as you can

[corysturgis]

Do you compact the gravel before putting in your forms?

[daboo]

My old boss had a laser like that. It was off by 1/2 inch in the span of 50 ft. Sadly we didn't notice it for 2 houses.
Unfortunately it wasn't adjustable. He had to fork out an additional 400 bucks for the one he has now.

[talonslade]

We set it to laser as we go. Is there any difference in work?

[bobobobbledoo]

Your building code allows reusing the forms for the actual construction of the structure? I thought that went out in the 1960s.

[chriswiggins]

Use 2 by 10 just snap a line put grade nails done no need to fill space under form to keep concrete in form

[michaeldiaz]

How do you make sure that it's square?

[djbassickz]

More so than the high point. Terrain slopes very and high and low points. Check with your city for the minimum depth for the freezing level below surface. Your footer should be just below this line to prevent contraction and cracking of concrete during freezing conditions.

[MrRoberoni]

Pipes are looking good! …. “He must work out!”

[DrewWheeler-zi]

Nice wish I was younger and gain your skill set knowledge

[chrisdaniel]

If I was building my own house my min footing depth would be 10" and min of 10" horizontal on either side of the vertical basement wall. I would rather pour a one time an oversize footing to minimize settling of the house in the future. Overkill is under rated

[joshualorenz]

Not how to do it at all wrapped or uneven boards hang a string line and set it a little high you can tap each steak down where it’s perfectly straight

[allbymyslf]

Wait wait wait.... sta-bee-la? Have I been saying it wrong my whole life? I've always heard and said sta-bill-ah...😅