In this video we show you how to build, setup and pour a concrete foundation for a room addition, ADU or even a garage.
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If you are planning a room addition or an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), you can save money by building your own concrete foundation. Here are the steps to DIY a concrete foundation:
- Excavate the area for the foundation
- Set up formwork for the concrete
- Pour and level the concrete
Conclusion: Building your own concrete foundation for a room addition or ADU can be a cost-effective option, but it requires careful planning, proper equipment and materials, and knowledge of concrete pouring and curing techniques.
FAQs
Q: What are the benefits of DIY concrete foundation?
A: DIY concrete foundation can save money on labor costs and give you more control over the construction process.
Q: What are the potential challenges of DIY concrete foundation?
A: Building a concrete foundation requires skill and experience, and mistakes can result in costly repairs. It also requires heavy lifting and the purchase or rental of specialized equipment.
Q: Is a concrete foundation a requirement for a room addition or ADU?
A: Yes, a solid and stable foundation is essential for any room addition or ADU to ensure the structural integrity and safety of the new space.
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I like everything but the concrete leaking out the bottom of the forms….you should of put another form board along the bottom of the forms.
$65 a boards wow I pay $20 in Florida
Did I hear you say that the mix was pea gravel??? I thought pea gravel was used for filling cells. 3/4 gravel for footings and slabs. Maybe you don’t need to vibrate because you don’t use 3/4 gravel???
senacional!.. thnks for share!
wish you all were out here in okc.
nice video. Is there any part two for the walls?
Cost of this job? How many sq ft?
I appreciate your knowledge and your willingness to share. I've been in the tile industry for 48 years, contracting for 35. Learned a lot along the way about various trades but not critical details on concrete. I'll certainly be utilizing your offerings as I begin doing smaller room additions and such now that I'm retiring from daily contracting. Thanks for bringing us along.
Good heck they're building things to last hundreds of years now or more on single family homes lol. Somebody must think humanity is going to survive to keep using them for a very long time. Meanwhile it seems like the opposite every day on the news and in politics, or in end of the world movies all of the time lol
Looks great. I’m planning on doing an ADU as well. No control joints needed in this slab?
have you got in contact with the owner for a completed building shot?
Great video nice job well explained right to it!!
very nice! which city you support? CA code now asks bolt 2.5'? 10 years ago it is 6'.
How much you charge $ for this show
Is it ok not to put gravel under the footing part?
Yay you guys are local!
Good construction
Now this is hard work.
Good for make foundation
Hey are you able to do anything about the separation/cold joints that you get when pouring in multiple segments? I've heard that you can if done properly and that won't be an issue but do you think it's possible to do a good/long lasting job if done properly?
And i thought we Germans tend to overengineer thinks. But this foundation can host a 3 storie house. Not just a room. Compered to the rest of the house in the background this is overkill. But anyway… good job.
Yep ~ great video!! Thank you! I’m inspired to move forward with my project!
your presentation is excellent. Thanks for the lesson
TYSM helped so much !!
Thank you 👍 to give me this expression 👍😊
u dont need pcc at the edges before pouring concrete?
How much does a slab pour like this cost… in the ballpark? $5K?? $10K? Asking for a friend. 😉
Great video man!
Great work, I would like to know how much will cost me to do same foundation of 500 square feet?
I have to say that I'm impressed. Watching how experts go through their process allows us to understand the value of the experience it has taken to get to this level of craftsmanship. The ONLY thing that this DIY'er can see that was missing from this video was the way the re-bar ties into the existing foundation were brought in to line with the planned slab. (Yes, I know it seems obvious but, as said I'm a DIY'er.) Nice Messrs O'Dell. Much appreciated. Thank You.
And…… they forgot to treat the soil for subterranean termites😂😂😂 down here in Florida it's mandatory.Where's this?
When are sttb bolts used?