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IslandRadio · 10-01-2009, 07:53 AM

Hi - this is in Alton on Rattlesnake -

I'm contemplating building an outbuilding (maybe 20 x 14 or 20 x 12 - something like that) for a workshop.

It seems that a "real" foundation consisting of sonotubs filled with concrete would be necessary for something like that as opposed to just placing concrete blocks on the ground and using that to support the structure, although I'm not completely convinced one way or the other.

Assuming sonotubes, any suggestions on getting that kind of work done out on an island? I'm going to do everything else myself, but I don't have any experience in trying to dig sufficient holes in the rocky island soil, nor do I have any cement equipment.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks and Regards,

Steve

10-01-2009, 07:53 AM	#1
IslandRadio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mirror Lake - Full time resident Posts: 398 Thanks: 70 Thanked 156 Times in 61 Posts	Sonotube Foundation Installation (on an island). Hi - this is in Alton on Rattlesnake - I'm contemplating building an outbuilding (maybe 20 x 14 or 20 x 12 - something like that) for a workshop. It seems that a "real" foundation consisting of sonotubs filled with concrete would be necessary for something like that as opposed to just placing concrete blocks on the ground and using that to support the structure, although I'm not completely convinced one way or the other. Assuming sonotubes, any suggestions on getting that kind of work done out on an island? I'm going to do everything else myself, but I don't have any experience in trying to dig sufficient holes in the rocky island soil, nor do I have any cement equipment. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks and Regards, Steve