How to build a foundation on the site with your own hands

It is not for anyone that the construction of any building begins with the foundation, but before starting to arrange the foundation, you will have to study the minimum amount of the necessary information. First of all, decide what type of foundation is needed to build your building: a monolithic or strip type.

Here the situation is quite simple. If your building is built on solid grounds of light materials, then a strip foundation will suit you. If the soil is loose or the building will be built from heavy materials, then your choice will be a monolithic or, as it is also called, “slab foundation. By the way, you can find all the necessary equipment for arranging the foundation on the site, and besides, here you will find detailed descriptions of each tool.

Next, you will need to remove the upper fertile soil layer of 50-60 centimeters. After this stage, you can proceed to the manufacture of the frame from the reinforcement and the installation of formwork. Armopome is needed so that the foundation does not crack in the future. You can start filling the foundation with a solution of your own preparation or by a production, brand not lower than m250.