FOOTING & FOUNDATION DETAIL – AR356

Footing/Foundation Wall Detail – 10% of final grade

A crucial step when working on a project is to develop the wall sections and details. This information will aid in the proper
configuration of the walls for a project as well as proper placement. Several wall sections and details are developed for this purpose.

Typical details are at the foundation/base of exterior wall, roof/exterior wall intersection including the top of parapet (if using a low
slope roof), interior partition/floor intersection, interior partition/structure bearing point, and plan details at intersecting walls of
differing materials as well as any construction process needing clarification. Manufacturer’s details are acceptable provided the
manufacturer’s information, such as brand name, has been changed.

Wall sections are typically drawn to a scale factor of 1:20 (3/4” = 1’‐0”) or 1:25 (1/2” = 1’‐0”).
Details are drawn at 1:10(1 ½” = 1’‐0”), 1:5 (3” = 1’‐0”), and 1:1 (full size).
Note: Wall sections & details may be revised as the project changes or alternate materials are selected.

Wall sections and details are annotated with notes and dimensions.

You are to create an exterior poured concrete footing & poured concrete foundation detail for a project that is located in Hamilton
ON (See attached foundation plan)

 2 storeys in height.
 The building exterior is brick veneer.
 Your exterior walls will be 2” x 6” (38x140mm) lumber
 Foundation height approximately 8’‐0” (2400mm) to start from top of slab (may be altered as we proceed through project)
 Included concrete slab but basement framing is not required
 Foundation wall thickness 10” (250mm)

Joist Information: Determine the size and spacing of joists being used and if bridging and/or strapping are required. Note this on
your detail. (Please note all the joists may be of different spacing and sizes, state which joist is represented on your drawing)

 Floor Joists Material is Spruce‐Pine‐Fir No.1 and 2

 Specify bridging or strapping or bridging and strapping
 Be sure to include your sill plate and anchor bolt on your drawing

You can now include all the necessary Wall information as well. (2x6 Stud, bottom plate, Batt insulation, Drywall, Sheathing, Air
Space, Flashing, Brick Tie, Brick, Air & Vapour barrier if decided)

Your detail can be hand drawn or computer aided (recommended). Be sure to include:
 Footing size
Footing Dimensions /2 Submission format: A scaled footing and  Foundation Wall size
Foundation Wall Dimensions /2 foundation file is to be submitted, use  Concrete Slab Size & connection
Construction Notes /2 hatching to represent materials. The detail is  All Drainage (Weeping tile, gravel,
damproofing/waterproofing, barriers)
Slab Information /2 to fit on an 8.5x11 (letter) paper. Be sure to
 Sill plate (Size & position)
Drainage Information /2 fully dimension and annotate detail.  Anchor bolt (Size & Spacing)
Ties /2  Floor Joist (Size, Spacing, Type)
Floor Joists /2
Due: Friday October 129th at 12:00pm
2:00 (Printed  Grade line & Foundation wall extension
Exterior Wall Construction /3
at beginning of class) above grade dimension
 Wall Information: Wall studs size & spacing,
Neat & Complete /3 bottom plate, Drywall thickness, Sheathing
TOTAL /20
Note ‐10% late penalty deduction per school
thickness, Batt insulation, Air Space, Brick
day late
Ties, Brick veneer, Flashing, any vapour/air
barriers etc

Optional: Frost Line & Backfill