The Squarefoot Advantage

SquareFoot Concrete footing forms are simple to Install

Simple to Install

SquareFoot Concrete footing forms save Time and Money

Saves Time and Money

SquareFoot Concrete footing forms are Building Code Approved

Building Code Approved

SquareFoot Concrete footing forms are Stronger by Design

Stronger by Design

Easy Installation

  • Step 1

    SquareFoot Concrete footing form and construction tube

    SquareFoot™ and construction tube.

  • Step 2

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

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

  • Step 3

    Saw construction tube to desired length

    Saw construction tube to desired length.

  • Step 4

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

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

  • Step 5

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

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

  • Step 6

    Place SquareFoot™ and construction tube on undisturbed soil or 4

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

  • Step 7

    Place SquareFoot™ footing form at desired location.

    Place SquareFoot™ footing form at desired location.

  • Step 8

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

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

  • Step 9

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

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

  • Step 10

    Backfill using shovel or backhoe.

    Backfill using shovel or backhoe.

  • Step 11

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

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

  • Step 12

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

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

  • Step 13

    Pour concrete in the top of inverted SquareFoot.

    Pour concrete in the top of inverted SquareFoot™.

  • Step 14

    Remove the funnel and spray SquareFoot off. Trowel concrete.

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

  • Step 15

    Install anchor bolt to accept bracket as required.

    Install anchor bolt to accept bracket as required.

Concrete Calculator

Concrete Calculator

Step 1

Enter the size and quantity of footing forms

SquareFoot Footing Form

Step 2

Enter the size and quantity of constructions tubes

Construction Tube

Step 3

Calculate

Results

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Cubic Yards Required:

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60 lb. Bags:

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80 lb. Bags:

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Concrete conversion: 60lbs (25 kg) = 0.50 ft3 (0.056m3), 80lbs (30 kg) = 0.66ft3 (0.018m3), 1 yard = 27 ft3 (0.76 m3).

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