Using a footing instead of a conventional tube in the ground filled with concrete

In this weeks article let's explore using a footing as opposed to using the conventional method of putting a tube in the ground and filling it with concrete.

When we talk about loads, we mean how much weight we put on the soil. The weight is distributed or spread over the amount of area that comes in contact with the soil. This load is measured in pounds per square foot a unit of pressure. We can't change the weight of a building, so the only way to decrease the amount of pressure on the soil is to spread the weight over a larger area that comes in contact with the soil, hence the name SPREAD FOOTING = SQUARE FOOT.

Example:
Surface Area Calculation

8 inches Construction Tube = 50 Square Inches

SF 22 Footing Form = 484 Square inches

Conclusion:

You can decrease your loads by over 900% by using a footing form which helps stop settling and heaving. PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT FROM THE GROUND UP!