How Do You Build Wooden Concrete Forms?
Concrete is a strong and versatile building material. With the advent of ready mix cement, handy homeowners can do a lot of their own concrete construction. When it comes to pouring concrete, everything starts with the forms. Ensuring your concrete forms are both accurate and strong will go a long way toward a finished project that will stand the test of time. For ease of use and versatility, it’s hard to beat wood as the concrete framing material of choice. Determine the design of your concrete project. Lay your outline on the ground.Use the tape measure to ensure correct measurement and the carpenter’s protractor to verify correct angles. Drive stakes into the ground at each corner of the outline. Tie twine to the first stake and string it around the perimeter of the outline, tying it to each stake. Use the level to ensure a straight, level line. Place the first piece of wood sheathing along the string line. The width and depth of the sheathing is dependent on the amount of concrete
