Start the concrete footing by digging the area of the wall a few inches below the frost line the maximum depth in the ground below which the soil does not freeze during the winter consult a structural engineer to design the footing including where to install the vertical reinforcement which usually is placed.
How to build a concrete block wall footing.
It s time for another pro follow update as we follow along with contractor steve wartman and his crew.
Wide footing and extend below the frost line.
Footers for block walls consist of a footing trench steel reinforcement rods rebar and concrete.
For example a typical 8x8x16 in.
Once you ve got your base set up it just takes some finesse in building the wall up and turning corners.
Always check local building codes for construction requirements in your area.
If you missed it read up on how victor s team dug the footers laid rebar and poured the footers at those links.
Whether you re building a retaining wall or just need some extra privacy a cinder block wall is an affordable way to get the job done.
Concrete blocks are a common building material for a variety of outdoor projects such as retaining walls and out buildings like garages and tool sheds.
However for even the most modest block structure to have enough rigidity to bear pressure and weight it needs proper footing.
If you remember steve brought in victor and his team from luciano cristofaro contractors to build the foundation and today s article shares how they built the block wall foundation.
Prepare the concrete footing where the cinder block wall will sit.
Foundation all concrete block walls must rest on a sturdy foundation of poured concrete.
The size of the trench and diameter of the rebar depends on the purpose for the wall such.
Block would require a 16 in.