House Footings

House Footings

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The footing is the base of a structure and the first step in a foundation. . It is a mass of concrete supporting the foundation of the house.



It can be poured into wooden forms or in trenches.

NOTE: Building inspectors usually check the locations of footings before they are poured to make certain they are deep enough and resting on undisturbed earth. Don’t complain about this inspection — it could save you thousands of dollars if it means that you will avoid some future problem.






Footings must be below the frost line, or it will heave when the ground thaws and freezes. In the northern states and higher elevations of any area, this line may be 4 or more feet below grade level.

Here's a concrete calculator from Concrete Network for those who plan on ordering their own concrete: