How Do You Pour A Footer For A Concrete Block Wall?
A well-done footer creates a firm foundation for a long-lasting concrete block wall. The standard width of a footer is twice the width of the concrete block chosen for the wall. The standard height, or depth, is the width of the concrete block being used for the wall. A footer is poured 6 inches below the frost line on a 6-inch bed of gravel for drainage. The total depth of the area for the footer is the depth of the frost line plus the width of the concrete block being used for the concrete block wall plus 6 inches for a gravel base. Call 811, a federally-mandated number which was designed to prevent unintentional hitting of underground utility lines, such as electric and gas lines, before digging. Understand the law before digging. The Common Ground Alliance is a continuation of the United States Department of Transportation initiative to create one organization for keeping all underground utility information current. The Common Ground Alliance website has additional state-specific c
