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We are having a cabin built,the location is on a hillside so the contractor had to step the footers. They do not intend to make this one continuous pour of concrete,is this a suitable footer design for a block foundation?
Hi Jeff, it is imperitive that your footers be continuous and connected together especially on a hillside structure. This doesn't mean necessarily that the footings need to be poured continuously but they do need to have continous reinforcing to tie the whole thing together. I am attaching a simple drawing showing how stepped footings should be handled..I hope this information helps please feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com
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Bruce E. Johnson
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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.
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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.
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