How to pour a concrete footing for a block garage

This construction video will introduce you to the step-by-step instructions for digging, forming and pouring a concrete footer toward a block garage. Initially, select the height for the block work and concrete, develop the forms and pour a concrete footer. The process for pouring a concrete footing should be perfect to make a good, solid foundation as well as structure.

Footings play a vital role for construction foundation. They are usually formed with concrete through rebar reinforcement that is poured into an excavated trench. The footing provides support to the foundation and avoids settling. Footings are specifically useful in the areas where soils are weak.

The construction of footings is done to examine the condition of the soil as well as specify the exact depth and width as well as location of the footings. The dimensions of footings are subject to the size and type of structure that will be constructed. Concrete footings are also required for projects like a deck, pergola, retaining wall or other types of construction.