Patent ID: 7934351
Filing Date: 2011-05-03
Classification: E04B,E04C

Abstract:
1. A method for constructing a wall or fence comprising: preparing a level base; laying a base layer of blocks on the base, the base layer of blocks forming a plurality of lateral gaps; stacking a plurality of courses of wall blocks on the base layer of blocks such that a plurality of vertical channels are formed between a top surface of an uppermost course of blocks and the plurality of gaps in the base layer of blocks; pouring a flowable material from the top surface through the vertical channels and gaps to form a support footing for the wall or fence which substantially encases the base layer of blocks; and forming a footing reinforcing framework for the support footing after stacking a plurality of wall blocks and prior to pouring the flowable material, the reinforcing framework including horizontal footing reinforcing members extending parallel to the wall or fence and transverse footing reinforcing members extending perpendicular to the wall or fence, the footing reinforcing framework being substantially encased in the support footing after the flowable material is poured.