Underpinning Foundations - Diy underpinning footings method to stabilize settlement
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 Published On Jul 4, 2018

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In This video you will learn Underpinning Foundation method to support and prevent additional settlement of an addition or dwelling cause by improper foundation for support.

The video shows a 16 foot length at a corner with a 6-foot turn on a front corner, which required foundation repair, which has been illegally produced some 40 to 50 years ago showing a shallow footing of only 10 to 12 in deep.

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Existing code is 36 inch below grade, which is below frost line, depending upon geographic location Eastern United States is roughly 36 in.

The existing shallow footing has caused an inch-and-a-half settlement do to unsupportive footings.

Using rebar on a 12-inch by 12-inch grid pattern installed to the center of the new footing and wire together will provide added support and Longevity for the concrete footing being poured.

The concrete mix as shown will be mixed wet and installed solid from the ground until it meets the bottom of the existing concrete which will add support and prevent any other further movement of the dwelling
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