Strip & Continuous Footing Foundations
STRIP & CONTINUOUS FOOTING FOUNDATIONS
Strip (continuous) footings run beneath load-bearing walls to distribute structural loads to the soil. We excavate, form, reinforce, and pour strip footings sized to the structural engineer's specifications based on wall loads and soil bearing capacity. Common for residential foundations, commercial partition walls, and garden walls. All footings are placed below the Minnesota frost line (42 inches minimum) on undisturbed or properly compacted soil.
Key Highlights
Continuous footings
run beneath load-bearing walls to distribute structural loads to soil.
Frost-depth placement
all footings placed below Minnesota's 42-inch frost line.
Standard residential application
the most common foundation type for home walls and additions.
Why Choose Our Strip & Continuous Footing Foundations
Strip footings are the workhorse of residential and light commercial construction — simple, reliable, and code-compliant. We excavate, form, reinforce, and pour continuous footings sized per structural specifications on undisturbed or properly compacted soil below frost line. It's straightforward work that we execute with precision every time.
Signs You Need Strip & Continuous Footing Foundations
1. Standard construction project
Building walls that need conventional footing support on normal soil conditions.
Our Process
Step 1 — Excavation
Dig footing trenches to specified width and depth below frost line.
Step 2 — Form and reinforce
Set footing forms, install rebar per specifications, and verify dimensions.
Step 3 — Pour and cure
Place concrete, vibrate, strike off top, and cure before wall construction.
Brands & Materials
- Cemstone Ready Mix
- Dayton Superior forming
FAQs About Strip & Continuous Footing Foundations
How wide should a strip footing be?
Strip footing width depends on the wall load and soil bearing capacity. Typical residential footings are 16-24 inches wide and 8-12 inches deep. Your structural engineer or building code prescriptive tables will specify the required dimensions for your specific project.
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