Setting the Forms

Footings Footings must be poured to the proper elevation and dimensions. The footing must be level and true. Remember, the elevation of the footing controls the elevation of the top of the wall. Transporting Forms The best way to transport and unload forms is in baskets with the forms standing up. Unloading is achieved with a crane. This system saves time and manual labor. It also saves wear and tear on the forms because the basket is gently set into the excavation or onto the truck. Many contractors do not have cranes and transport the forms on flat bed trucks. This entails handloading and unloading. Care must be taken not to drop the forms into the excavation because the impact can damage the end rails. Footing Layout The outside form line must be accurately laid out on the footing. Cement nails should be driven into the corners and a chalk line snapped from corner to corner. You now have a guideline for setting the outside form. Form Layout The foreman should be supplied with a form layout of the job to be poured. He must have the wall thickness, elevation details, brick ledge location and elevation of septic and water holes, as well as information on rebar and window locations. He should have written instructions on all openings. These details avoid costly mistakes.

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