Originally Posted by
1Kflyerguy
Is there any sort of guideline on thick to make a footer for a block wall? Seems like there is wide variation in what people do, I have seen a few books that say no footer needed, while others on this board have pourer 4, 6 or even 8 inch thick footers?
I am trying to figure out how big I need to go for my pond, which is 9 by 14, 4 feet deep, concrete block construction.
I plan to add rebar to footer and walls. I live in Northern Ca, and we we don't freeze, so I don't have to deal with that. Of course it does shake every once and while.... My soil on the pond bottom is mostly a clay with lots of small rocks, probably leftover from the nearby creek.
Any sugguestions on how thick? Can I get away with 4 inches or do I need 6 inches thick?