Technical Specifications

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SUPERIOR.
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“The original patented
plastic, Square footing form
with a unique U.S. method’s patent for simultaneous
forming of concrete footings and piers.”
Toll Free 1 877 924-2323 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] www.soundfootings.com www.tubebase.com
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37 Talcott Road P.O. BOX 818 Williston, VT 05495
Made in the U.S.A
Below Grade/Ground Installation Tips
1. Excavate hole to a depth to avoid frost penetrating under
pier (Typically 4’ to 6’).
2. Apply Construction Tube to TubeBase
™
footing form.
3. Cut off excess plastic at top of wedges to desired
Construction Tube size.
4. Attach Construction Tube to TubeBase
™
footing form with
a minimum of 4 1” Screws.
5. Place TubeBase
™
footing form at desired location. (On
undisturbed soil or 4”-6” of compacted crushed stone or
gravel)
6. Install footing rebar if required. (See example)
(Rebar installation should be approved and designed
by a qualified Engineer and meet all Building Code
requirements.)
7. Level/Plumb Construction Tube/TubeBase
™
footing form
prior to backfilling.
8. Construction Tube and TubeBase
™
footing form combined
cannot exceed/extend 24” or more above grade/ground.
(See our website for Above Ground Tech Tips)
9. Have inspected by Building Inspector as required by
different municipalities.
10. Backfill making sure Construction Tube remains level/
plumbed at desired location.
11. Prior to pouring concrete into Construction Tube invert
spare TubeBase
™
on top of Construction Tube to act as a
funnel for concrete pour.
12. Pour concrete.
13. Install anchor bolt to accept bracket as required.
IMPORTANT: See our website for Below Grade/Ground
Technical Tips
Above Grade/Ground Installation Tips
1. For any TubeBase
™
footing form project which requires
the combined use of a Construction Tube and TubeBase
™
footing form to exceed/extend 24” above ground/grade
when pouring concrete, the Construction Tube MUST be
braced to prevent movement of Construction Tube while
the concrete is curing. (Conventional methods: Strapping
or 2X Materials w/Stakes; Wooden Collar; Frame with Side
Braces)
IMPORTANT: See our website for Above Grade/Ground
Technical Tips
www.tubebase.com or www.soundfootings.com
Rebar* (if
necessary)
Concrete
Construction
Tube
TubeBase
™
2 Rebar Tie
“Holes” on
all 4 corners
*Use of Structural
Steel should be
approved &
designed by a
qualied engineer
Made in the U.S.A
Dig/Excavate
Hole/Trench
4” - 6” Crushed Stone
Undisturbed Soil
Braces
Stakes
Qty 4 1” Screws
TubeBase™
Construction Tube
Top of Concrete
Inverted
TubeBase
as funnel for
concrete pour
Back Fill
Concrete
Top of Concrete
Anchor Bolts
Apply 4X4 or
other uses
Strip C. Tube
TubeBase™ V1 22
22” (56 cm)
TubeBase™ V1 32
32” (81 cm)
16.6” (42 cm)
21.1” (54 cm)
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TubeBase™ V1 22
TubeBase™ V1 32
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Wedge system accommodates
all small, medium and large
construction tubes
Ribs for structural
integrity
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Rebar ties on
each corner
Installation Tips / Cross Section
Air Vent Holes
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Center rebar in
place as concrete
is poured
Cut cone to size of
Construction Tube