What are the sizes of Sonotubes?
Available in 6″, 8″, 10″ and 12″ diameters in standard lengths of 4′. Sonotube® Tube Base® footing forms are used in conjunction with Sonotube concrete forms for added strength, increased stability and greater bearing capacity.
What size sonotube do I need for a 6×6 post?
The rule-of-thumb is to use a tube diameter 3 times the post width, therefore use a 12” diameter Sonotube for a 4×4” post. How do I eliminate bug-holes / blow holes? Read about eliminating bug holes here.
Do they make square sono tubes?
Sonotube Square concrete forms are available in standard lengths up to 20 feet, and in standard square column dimensions ranging from 12 x 12 inches to 24 x 24 inches. Custom sizes are also available for order.
What sizes do concrete tubes come in?
Size: Available in 6” (152 mm), 8” (203 mm), 10” (254 mm) and 12”(305 mm) diameters in 4′ (1.2 M), lengths. The amount of concrete required for each size tube is illustrated in Table 1.
Can Sonotubes be left in the ground?
No, it’s not a problem to leave the Sonotube and its plastic “Square Foot” (like these) in the ground forever.
How do you hold a sonotube in place?
Place: Dig a hole to the desired depth. Place the tube in the hole, filling around the outside to secure. If the tube extends more than 2 feet above the ground line, provide additional support with a collar or wooden frame and side braces.
Are screw piles better than concrete piles?
As well as being environmentally friendly, helical piles are also cheaper than concrete foundations keeping your overall costs for the project down. Whilst they become progressively more popular, helical piles are now accepted as the preferred option for structural foundations.
How much concrete do I need for a 48 inch sonotube?
Concrete Requirements Size Chart
| Diameter (in.) | Height of Column | |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | .970 | 5.171 |
| 42 | 1.069 | 5.701 |
| 48 | 1.396 | 7.446 |
| 54 | 1.767 | 9.424 |
How much cement does it take to fill a 10 inch sonotube?
0.08 cubic yards
Based on the fixed diameter and depth (or height) of the sono tubes for a project, our customers can get an accurate calculation of the amount of ready-mix concrete needed to fill that sono tube. For example, a sono tube with a 10″ diameter and a 4′ depth requires 0.08 cubic yards of concrete.
How far can a sonotube stick out of the ground?
The one-of-a- kind Sonotube Builders Tube concrete form is designed for below ground-line concrete placement, but can be used up to 3 feet above ground-line for extra support. Minimal bracing is required above 2 feet of ground-line.
How many bags of concrete do I need for 12 sonotube?
A 12 inch sonotube requires 1.74 60 lbs. or 1.31 80 lbs. bags of concrete to fill it one foot. That’s . 029 cubic yards or 104 lbs.
Does concrete stick to Saran Wrap?
Concrete also sticks very well to plastic. Treating plastic with a release agent prior to coming in contact with concrete is the best way to ensure your plastic buckets and tools remain free of dry concrete.
Do screw piles get filled with concrete?
Screw piles cut into the soil following a constant pitch, as opposed to auguring through it. The helical flights and shafts are specifically designed to suit the ground conditions. Once the pile has reached the target depth it remains permanently in place and is typically filled with concrete.
Are helical piles cheaper than concrete?
Many homeowners assume that screw piles are much more expensive than poured concrete foundations, which isn’t always the case. Many factors impact the cost of installation, but in some instances, the price difference between screw piles and poured concrete for a given job can be nominal!
How many bags of concrete are in a 12 inch sonotube?
How many bags of cement do I need for 8 sonotube?
Concrete Mixes
| SONOTUBE | ||
| # of bags required per: | 25 kg | |
| 8″ x 4′ tube | 3.2 | 8″ x 8′ tube |
| 10″ x 4′ tube | 5.1 | 10″ x 8′ tube |
| 12″ x 4′ tube | 7.3 | 12″ x 8′ tube |
Why choose sonotube concrete forms?
Sonotube concrete forms stand strong as the most economical way to create round columns for buildings, entryways, structural columns, light posts and other commercial and residential structures. Check out Sonoman’s videos and learn more!
What is the size of a sonotube form?
Sonotube Round forms are designed for 12 feet of full liquid head, ie: 12 feet x 150 psf/ft = 1,800 psf. Sonotube Commercial and Finish Free are designed for 20 feet of full liquid head, ie: 20 ft x 150 psf/ft = 3,000 psf. Are release agents required? Although release agents are not absolutely necessary, they can facilitate form removal.
Is the sonotube round form biodegradable?
The Sonotube Round form contains no hazardous chemicals and is biodegradable except for the 1-2 mil thick plastic liner on the inside of the form. If a contractor wants to leave the Sonotube form on the column for an indefinite time to protect the column during construction, what should he do?
What is sonotube® used for?
Sonotube® has multiple applications. A few include columns for residential and industrial structures, pole bases, barrier posts, concrete bases for 4×4 and 6×6, pilings for homes and decks, deck columns, and fire pits/rings.