| 1.
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How
should I prepare the hole to receive the Redi-Footing? |
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Try not to
dig below the required depth. Make sure the bottom of the hole
is firm, well-compacted, level and free of large stones. Bury
Redi-Footing to the base of the cap. If soil conditions are
poor, you may dig out the hole a little more and place an unopened
bag of concrete in the bottom of the hole. |
| 2.
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Should
I fill the 4 inch PVC pipe with concrete or something to make it
stronger? |
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No.
Redi-Footing is all that is required. Redi-Footing is stronger
than concrete as it is. Filling the pipe or otherwise
modifying the design will void any warranty. |
| 3. |
Should
I backfill the hole with gravel or just dirt? |
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Use the soil
you dug out unless it is of poor quality, in which case you may use
gravel or any available suitable material. Remove any large
stones. Compact the soil incrementally as you replace the
material. |
| 4. |
Is
the top cradle area 3.5" wide? |
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Yes. It
is designed to receive a nominal 4" x 4" or 4" x
6" post or beam between the tangs. Larger sizes must be
notched to fit. Make sure the post or beam is in full contact
with the horizontal space between the tangs and not resting on the
top of the tangs. You may chamber the edges of the notched
area for ease of fit in between the tangs. |
| 5.
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Should
the footing be just above the ground surface? |
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You must bury
Redi-Footing to the bottom of the cap. 4 inch Schedule 40
(220 psi) PVC
pipe is not UV stabilized and should not be visible above
grade. In the event any PVC pipe is exposed, it must be
painted with UV stabilized material. |
| 6. |
What
is the width of the base? |
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Base width is
9.75 inches, suitable for most applications. If soil
conditions are poor, see Question 1. |
| 7. |
Does
Redi-Footing meet code? |
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Yes.
Redi-Footing is code approved in Rhode Island and accepted by many
local Building Officials throughout the nation. |
| 8. |
What's
the frost depth in Rhode Island? |
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Frost depth
in Rhode Island is 40 inches. Code requires Redi-Footing to be
buried a depth of 24 inches or 40 inches, depending on the nature
and/or size of the structure. Consult your Building Official
for local requirements. |
| 9. |
Can
I use crushed stone at the bottom of the base? Also, would
sand be a better backfill? |
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Use the
native materials that come out of the hole. Be sure to tamp
firmly. The use of sand is not recommended. If soil
conditions are a problem, you can amend the soil if you wish.
As for the base, try not to disturb the soil beneath the bottom of
the footing. Otherwise, you could use crushed rock or a bag of
dry concrete. Again, make sure you tamp firmly. |
| 10. |
Do
you have a cap that will permit 45 degree construction? |
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No. Cut
the timber at the angle appropriate to your installation so as to
sit flat on the horizontal space between the cap tangs. Shim
as necessary to achieve 100% contact with cap between the
tangs. That is where all bearing weight should rest.
There should be no weight on the top of the tangs. |
| 11. |
Do
you think that the Redi-Footing will support a carport 7 feet off
the ground with a 10' x 20' deck on top? |
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This is a
perfect application for Redi-Footing! Check with authorities
in your area for structural requirements. Redi-Footing may be
used to support all your vertical posts. Observe local
requirements for depth of footing, and be sure to install
Redi-Footing so that none of the 4 inch Schedule 40
(220 psi) PVC pipe is
visible above grade. |
