Making the Foundation: Setting Rebar in Bedrock and Compacting Gravel
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- Опубликовано: 1 июн 2019
- I move forward with my plans to build my 32' by 48" shop. My focus includes laying out the location of the piers, setting the rebar pins in the bedrock, and compacting the gravel. I rent a hammer drill and 400lb compacter to facilitate the work. #thewoodlandreboot #buildingagarage #Boschhammerdrill #compactinggravel
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I really appreciated your video, I am just starting my build and it was extremely informative.
Hi Felisha, Glad it was helpful! Peter at the Reboot.
Great learning video . I checked your calculations on my construction calculator and you are dead on with your diagonal number . Just put in 1 set of numbers as run , the other set as rise , hit diagonal button and you have the answer . lol
Thanks Henry. I used a couple different construction calculators to verify the numbers, making sure I was going to be bang on. The calculators are very handy.
Great video! thanks for the info
Glad it was helpful!
Idk how I got here but this was very interesting to watch, thanks
Thanks Lostpockets. Apologies for not responding sooner.
We just poured our concrete. I used expanding bolts instead of rebar, but we only had about five holes that hit bedrock. Our building was laid-out 3" smaller in both directions to allow for the girts, but it seems that you are laying your building out actual size? I'll have to check out more videos to see how you are doing yours. We are using wet set brackets in sonotubes like @RR Buildings (RUclips Channel).
Hey Planet Mojo, I am 100% a DIY amateur when it comes to construction when compared to the pros. I watch a lot of RR Buildings also (I love RR Buildings). Regardless, I can confirm my building is 32'3" x 48'3" due to the variance you mentioned above. Having said that, the professional builder that constructed my home poured the foundation 3" out from the drawings. It happens to the best of them at times. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy the videos! Peter at the Reboot.
Great video and hello from NY! I've been searching youtube and many other sites for ideas to making a retaining wall on a sloped solid bedrock. I was thinking of drilling, but I do not have any idea to the spacing that I would need to make since it is on a slope. The retaining wall will be used to reinforce the dirt that will be used to level the yard. Any advice on this unusual project that I will take on.
Hi Gavin, thanks for watching and the kind words. I'm not a professional in this area, but here are some thoughts: 1) As much as your budget can take - over build/engineer it. We've all seen retaining walls that lean or crack because they're not strong enough. I would use the heaviest rebar with minimal spacing. 3) Go big re material, i.e. can you use larger rocks/boulders? Large material could eliminate the need for rebar. 4) I would angle the wall into the slope as opposed to vertical and look at options to tie the wall into the slope in numerous places as it rises. 5) Hydrostatic pressure: look into this in more detail - could be the most important issue. You'll need correct drainage behind the wall (I believe at the base) to reduce/eliminate water pressure. 6) My building inspector is great. Are you able to consult and get advice from your inspector in your municipality? 7) Do what you're doing: RUclips research, talk to any friends who are landscapers/engineers/architects. 8) Finally, if you can afford it, hire/engage a landscape architect/engineer for a plan. Good luck and apologies for running on. Peter at the Reboot
@@TheWoodlandReboot thank you for the reply. I was outside surveying the area and realized I had some boulders that could possibly be used. Then I read your response and realized I was heading in the right direction. I am definitely going to keep researching and asking around because if there are any errors, everything will be sliding into the house. Thanks again for your valuable and informative input. Everything you shared will be looked into for a definitive answer. Best of luck and be safe brother.
This is kind of late, but on the off chance yo haven't started yet, consider massive concrete blocks that you can get at the local concrete supplier. We are currently building one, but have used them before as well. Each block weighs 2,400 lbs. We are building a wall to make more room for a post frame building.
@TheWoodlandReboot Update: So after speaking to several landscapers, one was able to build up the ground without a retaining wall this year. They created a steep slope, which I was apprehensive on the idea, but turned out great with the plants that were added to create privacy. It worked out for us because of the budget. The total cost was 15k because of the fill and top soil along with labor and maintenance so the grass could grow, and they corrected an issue with a previous landscaper.
Thank you for all the hints. Fellow Canadian here, how to be sure the bedrock cover all the surface you plan to build on and down under frost line ? I mean, if you hit a "local" rock, it would move the pier ?
Many good questions. I probed the ground in enough spots to be comfortable with the approach. Also, the entire area was scraped clean by the excavator, giving us a good view of the entire surface. Having said that , the scenario you describe could happen. Thanks for watching. Peter at the Reboot.
I have a similar plot and intend to follow you. What's the depth of the pins in the rock for the piers?
The depth is about six inches. They’re secured with a Sika adhesive. If you don’t own a good size hammer drill, I recommend you rent one - makes for a much easier job.
how did this work? what size bit for what size rebar?
So far so good. I used both 1/2" and 3/8" rebar. Bit for 1/2: 5/8". Bit for 3/8: 1/2".
Hi Do you know what type of bit you used for drilling into the bedrock, I have a similar project but the local rental place only has a masonry bit for their hammer drills and I am unsure if it will drill into bedrock.
You want to ask your rental place if the know if their bits will drill the bedrock in your area. Good luck with it.
In your option do you think it's a pro or con building your house on bedrock? Im looking at several parcels and I'm interested in your insight. Thanks
Great question. I don't know. This was the land I could afford and I had to figure out how to make it work. Apologies I don't have more to add. Peter
@@TheWoodlandReboot Honestly is the best policy! Thx