Reply Fri 26 Apr, 2013 02:22 pm
im wanting to build a 28ft by 56 ft home. i want to use a pier and beam foundation using cinder blocks. how do i know what sizes and how many of the things i need to get started? i need to know from how many cinder blocks to how big and how many beams and piers. and all the little things i need to finish foundation. help?
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Lordyaswas
 
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Reply Fri 26 Apr, 2013 02:43 pm
I would suggest buying a calculator, pen and notepad and a really big bucket, and then qualifying as a quantity surveyor.
becka1594
 
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Reply Fri 26 Apr, 2013 02:46 pm
@Lordyaswas,
that doesnt help. thanks for being a smartass
Lordyaswas
 
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Reply Fri 26 Apr, 2013 02:50 pm
@becka1594,
You're very welcome.
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ossobuco
 
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Reply Fri 26 Apr, 2013 02:57 pm
@becka1594,
Have you looked in your construction textbook?
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margo
 
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Reply Thu 2 May, 2013 03:48 pm
@becka1594,
becka1594 wrote:

that doesnt help. thanks for being a smartass


Ain't none better!
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