Footings are an important part of foundation construction.
Continuous Footing
A wall footing or strip footing is a continuous strip of concrete that serves to spread the weight of a load-bearing wall across an area of soil. It is the component of a shallow foundation.
The purpose of footings is to support the foundation and prevent settling.
A strap footing is often used in conjunction with columns that are located along a building’s property or lot line
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