Preparing Footings

The footings were very unique for this project. Over 30 cubic yards of concrete, three times what most houses use to create a snowshoe imprint to handle the weight of the Rammed Earth Walls.

Perimeter footing squared using triangle measuring techniques and laser to 1/4 inch.

Perimeter footing squared using triangle measuring techniques and laser to 1/4 inch.

Putting in 2' ground stakes for footing support. Using 2" x 12". Footing is four feet wide.

Putting in 2′ ground stakes for footing support. Using 2″ x 12″. Footing is four feet wide.

Rebar before wall keys.

Rebar before wall keys.

Ground wire attached to rebar.

Ground wire attached to rebar.

Ufer Ground - Best ground there is. More than 20 feet of copper attached to rebar network.

Ufer Ground – Best ground there is. More than 20 feet of copper attached to rebar network.

Corner Rebar of 5/8 - Very strong!

Corner Rebar of 5/8 – Very strong!

Wall Rebar in place along with wall key

Wall Rebar in place along with wall key

Ready for fresh concrete.

Ready for fresh concrete.

Getting ready to pour. Cement Truck is here and the Pumper Truck

Getting ready to pour. Cement Truck is here and the Pumper Truck

Looking good

Looking good

Keep the inspector happy with rebar protection

Keep the inspector happy with rebar protection

Cement Poured and Smooth

Cement Poured and Smooth

 

 

 

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