Footing


Construction glossary · Core terms

Glossary › Footing

Core terms · definition

The widened concrete base below a foundation wall or post that spreads the structure's load over enough soil to prevent settling. New structural posts require their own footings.

Source: Wikipedia — Foundation (Footings)

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