A 'footing' is what you would find beneath the foundation of a home. The type of footing necessary for proper support of a home depends on the soil the home is built on. There are tables to help determine the size of the concrete footing design necessary for where you will be building, but if you are unaware of the load-bearing value of the soil you will be dealing with it is important to seek a
. professional. It is helpful in any case, to have a little background knowledge about concrete footing design before seeking a contractor. This website can give you the fundamentals of footing design: http://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/footing_fundamentals/footing_dimensions.htm.
