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Ground is broken!
That's a 24 inch [61 cm] auger. The actual size of the hole,
for the pier foundation, is 28 inches [71 cm] in diameter and 6.5
feet [2 m] deep. The bottom is filled with 6 inches [15 cm]
of small gravel. |
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The J-Bolt assembly,
sitting on the bottom of a Software Bisque 24-inch [9.4 cm] pier.
I used a compass, straight edge and simple geometry to layout the
hole pattern. |
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Forms are placed
around the hole, reinforcement is added and here comes the concrete
with a bunch of guys standing around watching. |
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Compacting the ABC
foundation for the pad. |
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The top of the pier
foundation was finished off square. It is lined with Styrofoam
to isolate it from the surrounding pad. If necessary, the
Styrofoam can be later dissolved with a solvent. |
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Day two, here comes
the concrete, again. |
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Making it smooth and
pretty. |
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