Summary. Sonotubes are a great tool to have on the job site, especially when it comes time to pour concrete into a column. These cardboard tubes are lightweight and affordable, making them a cheap method of creating a structurally sound column and a great alternative to the traditional wooden concrete forms.
What size sonotube do I Need?
- Less view obstruction.
- No sharp corners to chip and break.
- Easily finished.
How to set sonotube?
Things You'll Need
- Concrete Mix
- Sonotube form
- Water
- Shovel
- Pea gravel
- Threaded rods with washers and nuts
How to install a sonotube?
installing sonotubes correctly. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 4 of 4 Posts. G. geno1 ... Once you have the larger footing in the bottom (make it our of plywood), place your sonotube on top (of course, cut a round hole in the top of the footing to match your sonotube up to), then back fill the hole. That way when you pour the concrete, it will go ...
Do I need a sonotube?
Summary. Sonotubes are a great tool to have on the job site, especially when it comes time to pour concrete into a column. These cardboard tubes are lightweight and affordable, making them a cheap method of creating a structurally sound column and a great alternative to the traditional wooden concrete forms.
What is the point of a sonotube?
Sonotubes are cardboard tubes in which concrete is poured to create solid concrete, cylinder-shaped pillars. For people looking to install twenty-foot columns, sonotubes serve both a structural and esthetic purpose.
What can I use instead of Sonotubes?
Pro Post Foundations screw piles in return, should be considered as your best alternative to concrete sonotubes.
Do you leave concrete tubes in the ground?
No, it's not a problem to leave the Sonotube and its plastic "Square Foot" (like these) in the ground forever. Although they will slightly retard the hydration (loss of water) of the concrete mix, the concrete will achieve enough strength in a few days to build upon.
Do you need to use rebar with sonotube?
We usually recommend that a minimum of two pieces of #4 rebar be placed vertically in an 8-inch-diameter concrete pier supporting a structure. A larger-diameter pier should have four or more pieces of vertical rebar.
Can you build a house on screw piles?
The short answer is yes, you can build a solid home on a helical screw pile foundation.
How much weight can a sonotube support?
Sonotube Commercial and Finish Free are designed for 20 feet of full liquid head, ie: 20 ft x 150 psf/ft = 3,000 psf.
Are concrete forms necessary?
Concrete forms are necessary to create high-quality concrete, but with careful planning, measuring, and cutting, users can save on the overall cost of formwork.
How many bags of concrete does it take to fill a 12 inch sonotube?
A 12 inch sonotube requires 1.74 60 lbs. or 1.31 80 lbs. bags of concrete to fill it one foot. That's . 029 cubic yards or 104 lbs.
How deep should Sonotubes be?
Determine how deep you want your tubes. Dig down to the frost line before pouring the concrete. Frost lines vary depending on your region. Start by assuming you want a 10-inch diameter Sonotube that is about 3 feet deep.
How many bags of concrete does it take to fill a 10 inch sonotube?
Concrete MixesSONOTUBE# of bags required per:25 kg25 kg8" x 4' tube3.26.510" x 4' tube5.110.112" x 4' tube7.314.66 more rows
What size sonotube for a deck?
A good size for a common backyard deck is a 10" or 12" diameter for the sonotube and a 20" base diameter. Of course, you can get a 24" base size and it will spread weight over an even greater surface area. The one down side to this is the extra digging involved.
How do you use Sonotubes on a deck?
0:412:26How to Build Deck Footings with QUIKRETE® - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipPlace the quick tube into the hole. And level the form it is best to use the uncut end of the tubeMorePlace the quick tube into the hole. And level the form it is best to use the uncut end of the tube for the top of the footing if possible decks.
How long does it take for a sonotube to pour?
If ground water seeps into the hole that you intend to install a Sonotube, or if the soil is saturated, we recommend the use of our Sonotube Commercial form, completely sealing the bottom edge of the tube with duct tape, and completing the concrete pour no more than 4 hours after exposure to water.
What size sonotube do I need for a 4x4 fence?
What size Sonotube do I need for a 4x4” fence post? The rule-of-thumb is to use a tube diameter 3 times the post width, therefore use a 12” diameter Sonotube for a 4x4” post.
How long does it take for a sonotube to pour?
If ground water seeps into the hole that you intend to install a Sonotube, or if the soil is saturated, we recommend the use of our Sonotube Commercial form, completely sealing the bottom edge of the tube with duct tape, and completing the concrete pour no more than 4 hours after exposure to water.
What size sonotube do I need for a 4x4 fence?
What size Sonotube do I need for a 4x4” fence post? The rule-of-thumb is to use a tube diameter 3 times the post width, therefore use a 12” diameter Sonotube for a 4x4” post.
