Determine the design of your concrete project.
How to build wooden concrete wall forms.
Concrete forms can be used for foundations for nearly any type of structure.
Snap tie concrete forms are a simple and easy system for foundation walls.
Tie twine to the first stake and string it around the perimeter of the outline tying it to each stake.
Use a level against the inside face of the plywood the face that will be against the concrete to make sure your form is straight up and down.
Whether you are needing a form for a playhouse shed or gazebo this is a great way to pour and level your foundation with ease.
To make the wall as strong as possible pour the concrete in layers no higher than 20 inches working from 1 end of the wall to the other.
Lay your outline on the ground use the tape measure to ensure correct measurement and the carpenter s protractor to verify correct angles.
Then pour your concrete inside the form using a chute or hose attached to the mixer.
Drive stakes into the ground at each corner of the outline.
Building concrete forms is a very simple job that virtually any diy minded individual can accomplish.