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What is the purpose of a sonotube?
Sonotube concrete forms stand strong as the most economical way to create round columns for buildings, entryways, structural columns, light posts and other commercial and residential structures.
What is a concrete sonotube?
The Sonotube Concrete Form Tubes are made of lightweight material designed for pouring footings, round columns and piers. It is an inexpensive option that saves time and provides professional results.
What does sonotube mean?
noun. North American. A trademark for: a large tube of compressed fibre into which wet concrete is poured and left to harden, used to form pillars, columns, etc., in building and construction.
What can I use instead of Sonotubes?
Sonotube Alternative – Ceme-Tube. An innovative product to replace the old-fashioned cardboard forming tube.
Can Sonotubes be left in the ground?
Absolutely NOT! Sonotubes are not designed to withstand the pressure and weight of collapsing soil and should never be used in this manner. Serious injury or death could result.
How do you remove sonotube from concrete?
Sonotube Builders Tube concrete forms are not designed to be stripped from the cured concrete. If stripping above ground is desired, use a releasing agent before pouring the concrete and remove as soon as the concrete is set.
Do you put rebar in sonotube?
Q. To support a beam for a residential deck, does a Sonotube pier need any rebar? A. We usually recommend that a minimum of two pieces of #4 rebar be placed vertically in an 8-inch-diameter concrete pier supporting a structure.
Are helical piers better than concrete?
Using Helical Piles instead of Concrete Benefits: Helicals are a permanent foundation solution, that will last you a lifetime. The installation is clean and no excessive excavating is needed. Helical piles can be used for any size project. Helicals can be built upon the same day, there is no waiting time for curing.
Do I need Sonotubes?
I also agree that you don’t need the sonotube. For what you’re doing it will only weaken the lateral strength. If your local soil keeps collapsing into the hole a sonotube would help with that. Also, you can use a foot of sonotube to just make what you’re doing look neater.
Do I need to put rebar in sonotube?
To support a beam for a residential deck, does a Sonotube pier need any rebar? A. We usually recommend that a minimum of two pieces of #4 rebar be placed vertically in an 8-inch-diameter concrete pier supporting a structure. A larger-diameter pier should have four or more pieces of vertical rebar.
How deep should my sonotube be?
How far in the dirt do you have to put the Sonotube? Generally, the base of the pier should be deeper than the frost line and in contact with firm undisturbed soil. Always check with your building codes inspector and/or a licensed structural engineer.
How big is a tube to tube pillar?
Tube to Tube Super 300 Type Pillarfitting P series Custom designed fittings are available. Please consult Pillar representative for custom products. Large size (11/4”&11/2) fitting is listed separately. (PageG) Weldable type fitting is listed separately.(PageF) CAT.
How to position a pillar in a Quik tube?
Positioning the Post When the post or pillar is to be embedded in the concrete, position it inside the QUIK-TUBE™ prior to beginning the pour. Use pressure-treated lumber or apply creosote equivalent to prevent below-the-ground rot. Coat metal posts with rust inhibitor. Center the post or pillar inside the form.
How big is a Quik tube pillar foundation?
QUIK-TUBE™ forms are available in 6″, 8″, 10″ and 12″ (15cm, 20cm, 25cm, and 30cm) nominal diameters. Each tube is 4′ (122cm) long and can easily be cut to length using ordinary power tools.
How big is the inside of a cycle tube?
A typical tube would be 0.9/0.6/1.2mm thick. At the 1.2mm end, we then bulge the tube so the inside diameter is 27.2, which would take a standard seat pillar. The frame builder also has the extra thickness for TIG welding. How are butted tubes made?