Poured Footings Poured and block foundations both sit on concrete footings, or poured pads that serve as a base for the walls.

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When building slab foundations, the concrete pour comes after the footings have set and before walls are erected. Dirt is compacted and backfilled with 4 to 6 inches of gravel.