Installation Instructions

Installation Is Quick And Easy With SquareFoot™ Footing Forms. Follow these steps to install footings in hours, not days.

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Step 1

SquareFoot™ and construction tube.

Step 2

Step 2

Cut off excess plastic at top of wedges to desired construction tube size.

Step 3

Step 3

Saw construction tube to desired length.

Step 4

Step 4

Attach construction tube to SquareFoot™ footing form with a minimum of 4, 1“(2.5cm)screws.

Step 5

Step 5

Excavate hole to a depth to avoid frost penetration under pier (Typically 5'(1.5m)).

Step 6

Step 6

Place SquareFoot™ and construction tube on undisturbed soil or 4"-6"(10cm-15cm) of compacted crushed stone or gravel.

Step 7

Step 7

Place SquareFoot™ footing form at desired location.

Step 8

Step 8

Level/plumb construction tube/SquareFoot™ footing form prior to backfilling.

Step 9

Step 9

Construction tube and SquareFoot™ footing form combined cannot extend 36" (91cm) or more above ground line/grade without being braced.

Step 10

Step 10

Backfill using shovel or backhoe.

Step 11

Step 11

Backfill making sure construction tube remains level/plumbed at desired location.

Step 12

Step 12

Invert spare SquareFoot™ on top of construction tube to act as a funnel prior to concrete pour.

Step 13

Step 13

Pour concrete in the top of inverted SquareFoot™.

Step 14

Step 14

Remove the funnel and spray SquareFoot™ off. Trowel concrete.

Step 15

Step 15

Install anchor bolt to accept bracket as required.

Technical Features

Additional Resources

Below Grade/Ground Installation Tips

SF 22 (download PDF)
SF 28 (download PDF)
SF 32 (download PDF)

Above Grade/Ground Installation Tips

SF 22 (download PDF)
SF 28 (download PDF)
SF 32 (download PDF)