What is a Bigfoot footing?
Bigfoot Systems® pier footing forms are pre-molded bell-shaped footings that, when properly installed, eliminate frost from lifting pier footings – functionality at its finest! Read about frost heave. Used for: Decks & patios. Screened porches & verandahs.
How much concrete does it take to fill a Bigfoot?
Plastic Concrete Footing Form
| Brand | Model | Concrete Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Bigfoot | BF24 | 2.50 ft³ |
| Bigfoot | BF28 | 3.25 ft³ |
| Bigfoot | BF36 | 6.0 ft³ |
| SquareFoot | SF-22 | 2.0 ft³ |
What size do Sonotubes come in?
Forms are available in diameters ranging from 6″ to 36.” For diameters larger than 36,” Sonotube Commerical is available. Standard length is 12.” Custom lengths available upon request. Sonotube concrete forms, Sonovoid®brand void forms and BlastMaster blasting tubes are available from dealers throughout North America.
How do you backfill a sonotube?
How should I backfill around a Sonotube inserted into the ground? Backfill soil carefully by hand in layers of no more than 12” at a time, using a hand tamper to pack the soil. Use of backhoes or mechanical tampers could lead to collapse of the Sonotube.
How many 80lb bags of concrete make a yard?
45 bag
One 80lbs bag of Quikrete Concrete Mix will yield approximately . 60 cu ft. So it will take 45 bag to equal one cubic yard of concrete.
What is the wall thickness of sonotube?
There are a variety of sonotube wall thicknesses available for 14 inch sonotube ranging from under 0.2 inches up to about . 7 inches. My 12.5 inch Discovery used something around 0.4 inches and that seemed like about the right combination of stiffness, strength and weight.
Do I need rebar in sonotube?
To support a beam for a residential deck, does a Sonotube pier need any rebar? A. We usually recommend that a minimum of two pieces of #4 rebar be placed vertically in an 8-inch-diameter concrete pier supporting a structure. A larger-diameter pier should have four or more pieces of vertical rebar.
What size sonotube do I need?
The rule-of-thumb is to use a tube diameter 3 times the post width, therefore use a 12” diameter Sonotube for a 4×4” post.
What are the different sizes of sonotube® concrete forms?
Sonotube® concrete forms are available in the following diameters Sonotube® Finish Free®: 12″ – 48″ Sonotube® Round: 6″ – 36″ Sonotube® Commercial: 6″ – 60″
What are big Bigfoot pier footing forms?
Bigfoot Systems pier footing forms are pre-molded bell-shaped footings that fit cardboard construction tubes 6 in., 8 in., 10 in., 12 in., 14 in., 16 in. and 18 in. Bigfoot System footing forms are pre-molded footings that are bell-shaped that, when properly installed, eliminate frost from lifting footings.
What’s new at bigbigfoot systems?
Bigfoot is on the job – ready to carry its load. Be sure to buy the best concrete pier footings and pier footing tubes – trust Bigfoot to do it right, for less! Introducing Bigfoot Systems Inc. new 12″ Plastic Construction Tube (BFT12)
What sizes are available for sonotube Blastmaster?
Sizes Forms are available in diameters ranging from 6″ to 36.” For diameters larger than 36,” Sonotube Commerical is available. Standard length is 12.” Custom lengths available upon request. ©2016 Sonoco. Sonotube, RainGuard, Sonovoid, Builder’s Tube, Finish Free and Sonotube BlastMaster and are registered trademarks of Sonoco.