Originally Posted by
Panthip
It was really hard work to excavate the wells for the columns. The ground is hard as concrete since it has been curing for years. It was 5 days hard labor for 8 people to dig out. 8 hours a day for 5 days is in that heat is fatigues.
Hi Panthip
I have just started studying this website to learn before i start my own build. Maybe you or other members can explain to me .... when you need piles and footings and when you just need footings. It seems from your description of the very hard ground that i would have only used footings. I sure would not want to make that kind of mistake.
I look forward to your thoughts.
cheers