If you need to get rid of a cubic yard of concrete this form will do the trick.
Diy concrete block forms.
Down and dirty the v interlock block is not meant to be pretty it s meant to get the job done.
We go over all the necessary steps for your concrete slab to come out perfect.
Use a straight edge or 12 inch 30 5 cm trowel to smooth off the top of the concrete level with the top of the forms.
In this video we show you how to pour your basic 16 x 12 concrete slab.
This will be the block form.
Using double headed nails attach the pieces into a box shape.
Double headed are designed to be easier to remove than regular nails which will make dismantling the form that much easier once the concrete sets.
At 2 feet high 2 feet wide and 6 feet long the block form takes 24 cubic feet of concrete to make a 3 600 pound block.
Bashaw concrete manufactures two sizes of concrete blocks forms.
Cut a 2x12 to length or splice it with a cleat for one side of the concrete forms and nail it.
If using the brick to face an existing wall use a scoring.
Small blocks are 20 x 20 x 40 the block weighs approximately 1200 lbs.
Large blocks are 2 5 x 2 5 x 5 the block weighs approximately 4200 lbs.
I d suggest building forms for the wall s base from 2 x 8 boards and then using the same lumber for the block forms after the footer is done.
Building with faswall insulated concrete form natural building material is particularly appealing for builders diy home construction.
Perfect in shape easy to process.
Faswall blocks are dry stacked no mortar needed.
Stake and brace the side form.
Building has never been easier or more flexible.
Project step by step 16 prepare the site.
Tap on the side of the forms with the brick forms filled.
Set and level one side.
Contact your local building department to see whether a permit is required and how close to the lot.