How to fill the foundation for the garage: the stages of the process

How to fill the foundation for the garage: the stages of the process

The foundation is the main part of the garage, if the foundation is erected correctly and tightly, then the garage can stand for several decades. After you have decided on the location of the garage, you need to start marking the perimeter, using two pegs and a rope between them. Retreat 1 m from the external perimeter and dug it with a depth of 20 cm. Trench offices are fixed with P-shaped racks.

The depth of the foundation depends on the freezing of the soil and on the mass of the structure. If the soil consists of gravel and large sand, then the depth will be 50-60 cm. If the soil consists of clay and has a high level of groundwater, then the depth will be from 100 cm or more.

The foundation for the garage can be made strip or columnar. If the columnar foundation is laid, then the distance between the pillars should be 1.5 -2.5 m. Large moistened sand is placed on the bottom of the trench and compacted.

After this, it is required to install the formwork, which is made of wooden shields with sparks. For waterproofing the wall of the trench should be covered with roofing material. Concrete is poured into several layers, the layer between it should be filled with beaten bricks or medium -sized stones. So that the concrete is durable, and the masonry does not dry quickly, it must be sprinkled with sawdust and watered several times a day.