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What is home footing?

A home’s footing is the bottom part that links the foundation and the soil. A footing is a crucial aspect of the foundation construction for your home. The home’s footings determine the sturdiness of the structure. Also, it proves a support base for the building’s foundation which is why it is the first part of a home built by engineers and architects. For areas with poor soil that cannot support a stable structure, home footing is required footings.
PS custom foundation use concrete footings because it is water-resistant and it also doesn’t alter the architectural plans of construction.

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The structural integrity of your building is preserved and guaranteed.

With concrete footing, you do not need to be concerned about maintenance due to concrete’s resistance to rot and decay. Concrete footing resistance to corrosion helps save resources as you require fewer repairs.

The concrete footing is suitable for homes prone to exposure to extreme weather conditions where the ground is likely to freeze and cause cracks in the foundation. Concrete footings are ideal because of their compressive and flexural strength.

Concrete footings are appropriate for places with poor soil conditions

Homes built using concrete footing are less prone to damage from flooding, gas leaks, fire outbreak, and pest infestation, among many others.

You have flexible design freedom. Concrete footings are suitable for almost any architectural design.

Concrete footing helps save time during construction as it takes less time to dry.

Concrete footings are fire-resistant, and engineers can design them to be water-resistant.

Types of Concrete Footings

There are three types of concrete footings generally used by engineers: They include:

Spread Footing

Spread Footing

It can also be called open footing. Spread footings have the shape of an upside-down “T.” Alongside being common, spread footing is also economical. This type of footing is appropriate for small and light structures. Engineers build the spread footing with reinforced concrete and use it with any soil that has adequate load-bearing capacity. This footing is appropriate for structures with square or circular, rectangular shapes. In the case of a bridge, the spread foundation enlarges at the bottom to provide individual support to the column or bridge abutment. As a concrete footing, spread footing has varieties. These varieties have their specific purpose and application. They are wall footing, isolated or column footing, combined footing, and strap footing amidst other toes.

Stepped Footing

Stepped Footing

Stepped footing is applicable for soils that lack adequate load-bearing capacity. This base form is typically utilized on loose soils such as clay and in situations where a flat surface is not attainable. Due to the less bearing capacity, there is the need to transfer weight over a larger area with a specific pattern. Stepped footing is applied to keep metal columns from direct contact with soil, protecting them from corrosion. Furthermore, stepped footings provide a smooth platform for your construction, preventing lateral structural movement, the disparity in building structure, and vehicle toppling. This concrete footing is capital-intensive as it is technically and physically challenging. The stepped base eliminates the excavation costs involved with building on a slope. Most constructions constructed on a sloping landscape adopt the stepped footing because it is the most effective in guaranteeing a structure’s stability.

Trench footing

Trench footing

Another capital-intensive concrete footing is the trench footing. Trench footing is applied when the soil is loose or has a high water table. In places with heavy clay or the presence of trees, trench footing can be taken deeper by engineers to a level where the subsoil moisture content is unaltered. Between the brick walls and the ground below lies the trench footing. Trench footings require stronger reinforcement than other concrete footings to provide a more stable and firm footing. The trench footing has the benefit of distributing any concentrated loads. It can also help narrow the foundation’s width where below-ground brickwork would necessitate a broader footing. Trench footing is an efficient technique to reduce labour and save time.

Why you need Pros

Encountering problems during the project execution on a job site is inevitable. Problems not bargained for are usually the most challenging as some may require the dispense of resources to mitigate. Therefore, trusting professionals like PS custom foundation is the best way to face these challenges. Some of the common issues faced on a job site include:

  • Engineers often trace poor footing settlement to a misaligned, off-centre, or unconsolidated footing.
  • Vandalism and criminality- The chances of dealing with property destruction are high, especially when owners do not take appropriate measures to safeguard the property. We recommend secure clamps, anti-lift security, security cameras, and fencing to reduce the risk of vandalism.
  • Unexpected extra costs- Unforeseen costs are almost inevitable as you have to make provisions for stolen items or inflation of construction items. Delay in the execution and completion of a construction project results in unexpected extra costs.

For all your accurate house footings task, contacting PS custom foundation will be a good call to make.