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You’ll find a range of underground drainage pipe sizes and shapes, including ovoid shape pipes and 300mm drainage pipes. Concrete drain and sewer pipes apply water flow to move freely underground. Figure out how deep the support needs to sit. Refer to your local building codes to find the depth requirements for the concrete support footings of structures being built in your area. Most of the time, footings will need to reach below the topsoil frost line to prevent them from shifting as the ground freezes and thaws. Must admit I have never seen one I assume it's just a large dia loo roll centre! If so would the carboard tubes that come inside carpets be any good they are about 4" dia? If so I'm sure a local carpet shop would be happy to get rid of one.

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Mark the desired depth on the outside of the form tube. Stretch a tape measure along the side of the tube and use a carpenter's pencil to draw a line indicating the depth measurement. You'll be sawing along this line to cut the tube to the right size. [5] X Research source confirm availability before visiting. We can also provide fast nationwide delivery of all sizes of concrete forms. Use a handsaw to cut the tube to length. Lay the tube on its side and line up the teeth of the saw blade with the marking you just made. Saw straight through the tube using smooth, precise strokes, steadying it with your free hand while you work. It may help to do your sawing on grass or another soft surface to keep the tube from rolling or sliding. [6] X Research source Search by state, province, or territory to pull up a copy of your local building codes online. [1] X Research source so i guess the good old google search i'm sure that somebody in the uk will have some but they may be hard to get!Compact the gravel with a wood post. Use the blunt end of the post to tamp the gravel down flat. This will force the piece closer together, offering increased stability and creating a more level base. [4] X Research source You don't have permission to access "http://www.homedepot.com/p/SAKRETE-8-in-x-48-in-Concrete-Form-Tube-65470075/100321209" on this server. Pouring the concrete is easy with Monotub D.D. because of its strength it is possible to pour the column in one move. However, you will get the best result when the concrete is condensed after every 50 cm. With longer columns it is advisable to prevent the concrete from falling too deep, as this may cause damage to the inside of the formwork. Removing the Column Form Consolidate and level the concrete. Churn the concrete thoroughly once again to prevent voids from forming in the top half of the footing. Then, smooth the surface with the flat side of your trowel. By the time you're done, the concrete should be free of lumps, depressions, or seams. [14] X Research source Monotub D.D. offers you the advantage of waterproof concrete formwork. This means it is not necessary to pour the concrete immediately after erecting the tubes.You can determine when this should be done, without the need for covering the formwork against rain, etc. Pouring the Concrete

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Finish filling the form tube to the top. Scoop enough of the remaining concrete mix into the tube to bring it just above level. As a rule, it's a good idea to overfill the tube by about 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm). When smoothed, this will create a rounded upper surface that's more attractive and encourages drainage. [13] X Research source Fill the bottom of the hole with 2–6 inches (5.1–15.2 cm) of gravel. For most projects, a medium-sized all-purpose gravel will provide the best results. A layer of gravel will promote runoff, which can protect the footing from slipping or weathering and increase its lifespan. [3] X Research source An important detail is that Monotub D.D. is commonly produced to client’s specifications per project.We have been supplying cardboard tubes to continental Europe where concrete is extensively used for many years. There they are utilised for producing aesthetically pleasing visible columns or for footings where they can play a valuable role in reducing labour on excavation and of course help in a cost reduction for each project.

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Another advantage of Monotub D.D. is the fact that the formwork can be removed at the moment suitable for you, which enables you to increase manpower efficiency. Besides, the formwork can be used as column protection, after the concrete has cured. You don't have permission to access "http://www.homedepot.com/b/Building-Materials-Concrete-Cement-Masonry-Concrete-Forms/Concrete-Form-Tube/N-5yc1vZbv35Z1z19aws" on this server. I did something similar when the kids had a swing in the garden dug a hole filled it with concrete and use a large coffee tin about 10" dia split and held together with gaffer tape temp, to cast the above ground bit. I set some u shaped steel in the mix to bolt the tubes to.

In most cases, traditional shutter board for concrete that could be available, has to be adjusted to the sizes required, while Monotub D.D. is usually delivered to your specification. Dig a hole for the support. Use a post hole digger to scoop out the soil where you plan to place the footing. The hole should be slightly wider than the diameter of the form tube. Having an additional 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) of space on either side will allow you to fit the tube in without difficulty. [2] X Research source