How To Floor A Concrete Foundation
In this video we show you how to pour your basic 16 x 12 concrete slab.
How to floor a concrete foundation. To pour a concrete foundation start by digging a hole that s 2 feet wider than the planned foundation. Then use wooden boards to frame the perimeter of the foundation and pour in concrete to create the walls. Next place reinforcement steel at the bottom of the foundation and pour 18 inches of concrete on top. You may need a concrete foundation for a fountain or your patio furniture or even for an air conditioner unit.
The type and size of concrete foundation you will need is based on the structure you will place upon it. Joist spans and spacing are determined by engineering that is published by the manufacturer. Step 5 making a frame. A concrete foundation is a base for a structure.
Construct a frame made from wood to retain the concrete. This framing system can also be used for framing storage shed floors this floor framing system is typical over basements and crawl spaces. Ding so is especially important if you are laying the concrete foundation inside your house. We go over all the necessary steps for your concrete slab to come out perfect.