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Solid, compliant footings, the base of any durable foundation.
Once the excavation is complete, the forms for the concrete footings have to be installed. This stage is usually carried out in less than a day.
Footings must be poured either on undisturbed soil, on rock or on compacted granular material. Placing footings on topsoil or unstable ground must be avoided.
The thickness and the width of the footings can vary with the load carried and the type of soil. In general, the footing must extend at least 4 inches beyond each side of the foundation.
It is advisable to install reinforcing steel when pouring the footings, as the benefits far outweigh the costs. A key on top of the footing improves the resistance of the foundations to lateral soil pressure.
Foundation walls play an essential role in the stability and durability of a building. They must be designed to carry the weight of the structure, of its occupants and additional loads such as accumulated snow. Foundation planning must also take exterior claddings such as brick or stone into account, in order to ensure construction that meets the requirements of the project.
Foundation walls are built using reusable forms designed specifically for concrete. The openings for doors and windows are provided for at the formwork stage in order to follow the construction plans. A continuous concrete pour and rigorous execution produce solid, durable foundations suited to site conditions.
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The monolithic slab serves as both foundation and floor for the building. This type of slab generally applies to small garages detached from the main structure.
The monolithic slab combines foundation and floor in a single pour, which reduces costs and construction time compared with a conventional foundation with separate walls and slab.
The monolithic slab is ideal for detached garages, sheds and small accessory buildings. It combines the foundation footing and the floor in a single concrete pour, which reduces labour costs and construction time compared with a conventional foundation.
This solution suits stable, well-drained soils. On clay ground or ground subject to deep frost, a conventional foundation with footings below the frost line may be preferable. Our initial assessment will point you to the best option.
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