sonotube dimensional annoyances
I’ve bought some sonotube’s lately. Not branded “sonotube”, likely cheap rip offs, i got 8″ versions from both rona and home depot. The ones from rona are actually smaller than 8″’s, would probably make a 7.5″ concrete form. The ones from home depot are a little bigger than 8″, likely to make and exactly 8″ concrete form. Am i the only one bringing a tape measure to these places to pick stuff out cause whatever dimensions are printed on whatever are not to be trusted??
While not the most exciting thing to happen to me lately, i thought it was worth mentioning. Its been a great summer, but now its time to build!!! I’m building a balcony in my backyard, i’m all permit ready, and now i have to dig 6 feet into the ground in 2 places. This isn’t going to be pretty.
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Sonotubes are made to fit in one another, for shipping. One has an outside diameter of a little less than 8″ and the other has an inside diameter a little more than 8″. You probably got one of each.
As for the digging, screwed piles (in frech “pieux vissés”) would have been a good idea: 2 hours ans it’s done at about 150$ each. Light machinerie doesn’t damage the surroundings. Leveling screws and attachments for the deck included. But I guess it’s already done.
Comment by Francis Fortin — October 30, 2008 @ 3:31 pm