Concrete Footings & Walls Located at Lawrence St., Marietta, GA

This project we completed in Marietta includes the layout, excavation, forming, reinforcing, and pouring of concrete footings and foundation walls for a residential home. All work is performed in accordance with local building codes, engineered plans, and industry best practices.

1. Footings:

Excavation:

Trenching is completed based on the approved foundation layout, with depth and width per engineering specifications (typically 16"–24" wide and 8"–12" deep depending on soil conditions and load-bearing requirements).

Formwork:

Wood or steel forms are placed to shape the footings and maintain alignment and elevation.

Reinforcement:

Rebar is installed within the footing trenches to add structural strength, typically #4 bars (½") spaced per engineering design.

Concrete Pour:

Concrete is poured to specified depth and allowed to cure. Vibrating tools may be used to remove air pockets and ensure even settling.

2. Foundation Walls:

Wall Forms:

After footing cure time, forms are set up for foundation walls—commonly 8” to 10” thick and varying heights depending on the basement or crawl space design.

Reinforcement:

Vertical and horizontal rebar is installed inside the forms to strengthen the wall and prevent cracking.

Concrete Placement:

Concrete is poured into the wall forms and consolidated using vibrators to ensure a smooth, solid structure.

Curing and Stripping:

Walls are allowed to cure (usually 24–48 hours before stripping forms, longer for full cure), after which formwork is removed.

3. Final Steps:

Waterproofing and Drainage:

After forms are stripped, foundation walls are waterproofed and drainage systems (like weeping tile) are installed as required.

Backfilling:

Excavated areas are backfilled with appropriate material once walls have reached adequate strength.

For a local concrete contractor that builds concrete walls for customers in Marietta and surrounding areas, contact Sergio Ruiz & Son, Inc today!