System and method for casting column bases for a post frame structure
OwnerWeston Wilhourinventor
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Abstract
A system and method for building foundational bases for a post frame building. The system includes a plurality of foundational base molds which are positionable in individually dug holes, defining the foot print of the building, where the molds are positioned spaced off the bottom of the holes. The molds can be rigidly tied together to allow for uniform alignment of the individual molds. Upon alignment, concrete is poured into and through the molds. Once sufficiently hardened, the molds are removed, revealing the foundational bases, which include an integrated footer and column base.
Claims18
A system for making an integrated footer and column base in a hole, the hole being made beneath where a periphery of a post frame structure is to be erected, comprising:
- a grade seat placement tool having two parallel hollow alignment posts and an alignment tool, said two parallel hollow alignment posts having an inner diameter and being spaced at a fixed distance with relation to each other, and said alignment tool being configured to orient said two hollow alignment posts with the periphery of the post frame structure and being connected to and fixed in relation to said two parallel hollow alignment posts;
- two grade seat posts each having a top and a diameter less than said inner diameter of a respective one of said hollow alignment posts, each of said two grade seat posts being configured to be temporarily inserted into and aligned by a respective one of said two parallel hollow alignment posts, and configured to be driven into ground beneath the hole until each of said tops of said two grade seat posts is at least level with a top of the hole;
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- a gradable-alignment mold apparatus (GAMA) having two hollow grade fixtures and a mold connected to said two hollow grade fixtures, said two hollow grade fixtures being parallel to each other and spaced at the fixed distance that said two parallel hollow alignment posts of said grade seat placement are spaced, each of said two hollow grade fixtures having an open ended bottom for receiving a respective one of said two grade seat posts, said mold having a cross section less than the hole.
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