If you remember steve brought in victor and his team from luciano cristofaro contractors to build the foundation and today s article shares how they built the block wall foundation.
													
																	How to build a concrete block wall footing. 
									
	
		
	
																	For example a typical 8x8x16 in. 
																	What type of footing is required for a concrete block wall. 
																	The depth and size of the foundation will vary depending on the size of the concrete block wall and the weight it must support but a typical freestanding wall requires a foundation that is about twice as wide as the wall itself and which extends about 1 foot down below the frost line. 
																	To construct a block wall you need to establish a solid footing that is a minimum of twice the width of the concrete block. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	If you missed it read up on how victor s team dug the footers laid rebar and poured the footers at those links. 
																	Start the concrete footing by digging the area of the wall a few inches below the frost line the maximum depth in the ground below which the soil does not freeze during the winter consult a structural engineer to design the footing including where to install the vertical reinforcement which usually is placed. 
																	It s time for another pro follow update as we follow along with contractor steve wartman and his crew. 
																	Block would require a 16 in. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	The size of the trench and diameter of the rebar depends on the purpose for the wall such. 
																	Footers for block walls consist of a footing trench steel reinforcement rods rebar and concrete. 
																	Always check local building codes for construction requirements in your area. 
																	Foundation all concrete block walls must rest on a sturdy foundation of poured concrete. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Prepare the concrete footing where the cinder block wall will sit. 
																	Concrete blocks are a common building material for a variety of outdoor projects such as retaining walls and out buildings like garages and tool sheds. 
																	Whether you re building a retaining wall or just need some extra privacy a cinder block wall is an affordable way to get the job done.