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So can you pour a footing without forms? Lets take a look? Footings can be poured without forms most of the time and in some cases it is not only allowable but desirable.

Wood is the most cost-effective and popular material for concrete forms. Properly built wooden forms are lightweight, flexible and durable. When choosing the wood for concrete forms, select straight, flat lumber with minimal knots.

Building Code Foundation Requirements TopicRequirement or RecommendationFooting depth12 inches minimum depth or below frost line.Footing width12 inches minimum.Footing level, topAlways level.Footing level, bottomUp to 10-percent slope.5 more rows ?

The width of the wall footing is generally 2-3 times the width of the wall. The wall footing can be constructed from stone, brick, plain concrete, or reinforced concrete.

All footings should be a minimum of 150mm (6") in depth, with the bottom 350 - 400mm (14-16") below ground level on most soils. For clay soil however, thicker and deeper footings should be used.

All internal foundations are to be the same thickness and depth as the external wall foundations. Depth Depth of foundation excavation to be at least 600mm below ground level at completion. Width Foundation must be at least 3 times the width of the wall it supports. Thickness Concrete to be at least 300mm thick.

Building footings is usually the first step in construction after the excavation is complete. The hole for the footing must be dug first, and then the footing itself must be created. The depth of the footing hole depends on the type of soil and the size of the building.

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The minimum reinforced concrete footing thickness will be 6 inches or 1-1/2 times the length of the footing projection from the foundation wall, whichever is greater.

Mixing Your Own Concrete To mix your own concrete for footings and piers, use 1 part Portland cement, 2 parts clean river sand, and 3 parts gravel (maximum of 1 inch diameter and specially washed for concrete mixing). Add clean water, a little at a time, as you mix. The concrete should be plastic, not runny.