Step By Step | Concrete Strip Foundation Install

Oct 22, 2024 | Resources & Guides

Below you will find images of the construction process of a concrete strip foundation on which The Yorkshire greenhouse was anchored.

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Step 1

Brought in 6 yards of dirt to level out the build site.

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Step 2

Trenched for 8″ wide / 16″ deep perimeter beam with two #4 (0.5″) rebars.

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Step 3

Six trips to the hardware store for concrete to not overload the truck.

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Step 4

One brutal day with help from the neighbor and the concrete is poured!

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Step 5

Getting everything inspected by the foreman.

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Step 6

Landscape fabric above the dirt.

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Step 7

Pea gravel added so moisture can go into the ground.

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Step 8

Looped PVC through the foundation to supply water inside.

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Step 9

The metal frame starts going up!

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Step 10

Added the roof frame and cross braces.

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Step 11

Added the top ridge ornamental and back louvre window.

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Step 12

Adding roof glass.

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Step 13

Completed the side glass!

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Step 14

Progress on the sliding door and nice shot of the glass.

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Step 15

Double sliding doors installed and adding in the larger shelf.

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Step 16

Testing the water system – it doesn’t mist, it rains in there.

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Completed

Finished from the side!

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Completed

Finished from the back!

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