Steps for constructing a traditional foundation
1. Excavation. The starting point for constructing foundations is removing the top layer of soil and preparing the excavation to the depth and width specified in the project. Excavations are usually performed with an excavator, then leveled by hand.
2. Reinforcement. To increase the footing's resistance to cracking during soil settlement, they are additionally reinforced longitudinally with steel bars. Standard reinforcement is usually 4 bars with a diameter of 12 mm of ribbed steel.
3. Pouring footings. For pouring footings, concrete of class at least C16/20 is typically used. This concrete also requires compaction with a vibrator and leveling with a straightedge.
4. Erecting foundation walls. When masonry is performed, all joints must be filled carefully, using strong cement masonry mortars. At this stage we can also introduce drains and connections to the inside
5. Moisture insulation. After building the foundation walls, we proceed to insulate them from the ground. It prevents moisture from being drawn up through the foundation, which could cause cracking and reduce thermal insulation.
6. Filling with sand. In this stage we fill the space between the foundations with sand or fine gravel and then compact, leaving a 10-15 cm layer for pouring concrete flush with the wall level.
7. Pouring concrete. In the prepared layer we lay reinforcement in the form of reinforcing meshes, remembering to support them underneath with pieces of concrete or concrete blocks. We can now pour concrete flush with the height of the foundation wall.
8. Waterproofing. The last step is to cover the foundation surface with a dispersible bitumen or thermofusible roofing felt. This will prevent moisture rising through the floor joists.
On such a prepared foundation you can erect a ready-made cabin.
