What are Cast in Place Concrete Footings
Cast-in-place concrete is the staple of the foundation business, and is commonly used for new slab foundations, stem walls, crawl space foundations, and other support structures in both residential and commercial buildings. Here is some basic information that will help you understand why cast-in-place concrete is the single most important thing that is needed in foundation repair that could not be done in the past.
What is cast-in-place concrete?
Cast-in-place concrete is something the average person unknowingly interacts with every day. It’s found in everything from foundations and sidewalks to walls and landscaping. Cast-in-place concrete was likely used in the foundation of the very building in which you may currently be sitting.
Cast-in-place concrete is usually a mix of aggregate materials such as gravel and coarse sand, water, and cement. The correct mixture determines the strength, cure time, and resilience of the concrete that supports the home or structure. After pouring, the cement is cured and with time settles into a strong and durable footing. The strength of concrete is measured in pounds per square inch or PSI. The strength of a concrete foundation should be more than enough to support the structure it is engineered for. Sure Safe engineers design and certify all foundation repairs to ensure each footing meets the precise strength and surface area required to meet the structural requirements of the building.
Why use cast-in-place concrete?
Cast-in-place concrete is useful for many reasons. Its impressive durability and structural support make for a long-lasting foundation, with resilience to natural disasters, like earthquakes, high winds, and rain. Another key characteristic of Sure Safe’s patented method is the ability to cast the concrete footing to form exactly to the shape of the ground beneath no matter what the shape. By forming concrete footings to exacting conditions there is no need to lift the structure which usually results in costly structural repairs.
How does Sure Safe use cast-in-place concrete?
Our patented method comprises the use of a special geo-textile form that shapes the concrete to the existing soil beneath to form a 9-square-foot footing that is 900% stronger than a standard footing.
Some of the additional benefits include:
Protects against ground and dwelling vibrations.
Simultaneous bracing of adjacent girders and post-to-ground connection.
Anchors and stabilizes vintage crawl space homes lacking proper connection to their foundation while bracing new or existing posts.
Secures wood or metal post to the ground by sheer weight and sliding resistance which is considered by the experts to be a dramatic and important breakthrough in earthquake retrofit technology.
Now you know a little about cast-in-place concrete footings and what makes Sure Safe in a league of its own when it comes to foundation repair for your home. Contact us to learn more or watch the video below to see our patented method in action.
