Concrete Footers Poured in the Old Barn, Heavy Rain Tests Drainage | Renovation in South France #121

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  @tahlawilliams9928 · 7 months ago

  There’s a shot round about 13.30 where a little boy gazes with absolute admiration at his father. It reminded me of a poem I had on the wall in the nursery of my first born son: “there are little eyes upon you …”. Look it up Phillipe, it should really resonate with you.

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  @tonicook3023 · 7 months ago

  Phillipe---Your precise and patient approach to executing your projects are a marvel and inspiration!

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  @ellenmadsen7308 · 7 months ago (edited)

  Resilience thy name is Phillipe. That rain is so daunting. You guys rock.

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  @suzannehunt9357 · 7 months ago

  Love seeing little Odin helping and watching and learning.  Better than any school!

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  @ChristakisMina · 6 months ago (edited)

  Hi Philippe. Came here after the foundation work is done, so consider my comments for the future.<br><br>First, since the concrete footing will be load bearing they should be reinforced concrete (i.e. include steel reinforcing bars). You are dealing with isolated reinforced concrete (RC) footings. Start by calculating the load coming from the roof to the beams and finally down to the column. Use that load to design the footing size and reinforcing steel. There are free online calculators (I put the link of one at the end), but I really suggest you use the services of a professional civil / structural engineer. You also need to consider your soil conditions. Remember the soil below the footing will be carrying the load (weight) of the footing and all the load coming from the column above. I am concerned because your soil looks like it has high clay content and also your footing seems to be close or below the ground water table so soil settlement is possible. Also note that the footings are not only carrying vertical load but also moment loads (turning and lateral loads) coming from swinging, wind loads, etc. Someone suggested to bend your foundation bolts at the end embedded in the concrete which is very typical. Hook shape bends are best.<br><br>About your concrete. You basically made cement mortar (cement+sand+water), with an unknown water to cement ratio (weight of water ÷ weight of cement). Assuming you are using regular Portland cement, your water to cement ratio for a typical 20MPa concrete should be between 0.4 to 0.6, depending on how much concrete workability you need. The more water you add the less concrete strength you get. You should also be using aggregates (gravel) in your concrete (cheaper than sand). Use a ratio of 1:1.5:3 (cement:sand:aggregates). Also, avoid using cement that became bad ( became lumpy and hard) as it has lost its strength. Take care not to include soil in your concrete, especially if it contains roots, grass etc, as it will deteriorate the concrete&apos;s strength.<br><br>About the formwork, use formwork oil that will help the formorks to come easy when done and concrete won&apos;t stick.<br><br>If there is a big home center in your area where you buy the material I think it will nice if you ask for their advice.<br><br>Best of luck to you!<br><br><br>Concrete footing calculator: https://skyciv.com/concrete-footing-calculator/<br>About Concrete: https://aaconcrete.ca/concrete-mix-ratio-for-construction-projects/<br>Video illustration of building an isolated RC footing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xFJEjOcCQw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xFJEjOcCQw</a>

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  @elizabethkelly586 · 7 months ago

  I love your excellent command of English, Phillipe; phrases such as &apos; a sh1t load of rain&apos;<br>Surely sometime soon the rain must end 🙈. <br>Despite the trials of constant water infiltrating everywhere you have made great progress this week. Well done.

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  @susanverlin3820 · 7 months ago

  Thankyou for your Youtube series. Your content has the perfect amount of explanations, perfect amount of work being done, including the occasional nature pictures and children pictures. Well done to you both.

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  @michaelfarr9446 · 6 months ago

  Love how Odin is working with Dad

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  @MaureenHackenburg · 7 months ago (edited)

  Philippe you are such a hard worker and you don&apos;t let anything get you down not even all the rain love Odin helping dad such a cute boy

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  @DianneBuhagiar · 7 months ago

  Just love the way your son gets in and helps with everything. Such a hard little worker and mimicking dad is beautiful to see.

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  @simplelivingruralFrance · 7 months ago

  🎉 Congratulations great job. 1st 🏆 for perseverance, resilience and determination. Love your sidekick bob the builder Mr Odin, LoL 😂 he&apos;s so curious watching you work. No sandpit at childcare when he has a real builder and tonker equipment 😅

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  @anneliesjoss · 6 months ago

  Odin helping papa…… so damn cute!

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