Aug 25, 2023 · A footing is required below a sonotube in the situation where the concrete itself can handle the vertical load being placed on it, but the underlying ground can’t support the …

Mar 29, 2017 · The way the concrete store guy described it, I should be able to install the sonotube in such a way that only the part showing above grade is nice and round and …

Apr 6, 2020 · Hi everyone, I have a few questions about building a ~28x40 off-grid cabin. I've been studying foundation options and we want to go the sonotube pier and beam route. - …

Jul 20, 2007 · The 12" sonotube was questionable with the 6" post. Best case scenario would be a 4" post with the 12" tube or a 14-16" tube with the 6" post. Predicating a sonotube size …

Sep 12, 2011 · I was wondering how high you can extend a 10 inch sonotube off the ground. I was thinking of extending a 10 inch column 6 feet above grade. It will go 3 feet below the …

May 17, 2023 · Sonotubes and posts centering carport concrete pier foundation sonotube Jump to Latest 9.8K views 28 replies 6 participants last post by PBR Street Gang May 22, 2023 C

May 19, 2017 · Your sonotubes need to be plumb. You check them with a string level, a plumb bob, or a builders level. You fill them to the appropriate grade, it doesn't make much difference …

Jul 5, 2011 · Was this a continuous pour, with the 12 inch piers placed using a 12 inch sonotube on top of a bigger cylinder? Perhaps show us a side view of the footer/pier/post construction.

Dec 27, 2021 · Apparently, it was quite common in our area to use metal impregnated fiber Sonotube as in-slab ducting in the 70's when this house was built. From the looks of it in the …

Jan 10, 2015 · The Sonotube uses less concrete and the amount needed can be can calculated accurately and the tube can be "plumbed" and supported by a granular fill. Augered holes …