Mar 26, 2010 · I'm attempting to construct a short column with concrete blocks and need some advice. The photo I'm attaching gives you an idea of what I'm trying to accomplish - crushed stone as the …

Jan 30, 2016 · If I use concrete block, that's a 16"x16" column, projection is 4", then I am required to have a minimum footing thickness of 6". That's three+ 80 lb bags of concrete for the footing, plus six …

Jan 27, 2018 · I want to make the walls and support columns with 12" concrete block (12x8x16). Will use footings along the back/side wall and 16'' tubes for front column footings. The front columns will be …

Oct 1, 2018 · See the attached pictures. Some of the frequent fliers have seen this mailbox pic from me before. I'm building one of these. For the foundation, a friend told me to lay 4" of concrete in the 36" …

Jul 30, 2022 · I'd like to place a 350 lb whole house generator on hollow concrete blocks but am unsure of how much weight they'll support. Also, if they'll support the weight, is there more support when the …

Sep 8, 2023 · 1. Will backfill and compact sand 12" below top of stem wall. The remaining 12" will be a 6" layer of 6A stone, 2" foam board insulation and 4" concrete slab which will make top of foundation …

Dec 10, 2013 · I'm looking for advice and instructions for making a fairly wide open doorway in a concrete block wall. I need help for how to make the header so the wall above the door doesn't fall …

Jul 13, 2024 · You can take a angle grinder and remove one side of one column block may be the second one from the bottom. Then use a rotary hammer drill with an 18" long masonry bit drill at an …

Apr 26, 2017 · Making a cinder block concrete footing for pillar/column restoration? Jump to Latest 12K views 9 replies 5 participants last post by Anthony1981 Apr 27, 2017 A

Aug 6, 2011 · I am about to begin construction on my house and the existing block foundation has pockets for a beam 24' in length. I am going to use a 3 1/2"x 9 1/2" lvl beam. Since the pocket should …