These five conduits extend under the footing and emerge in the utility room. Going under the footing avoids piercing the wall. This is where we will run TV, telephone and electrical service.
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Grading, viewed from inside
Installing rebar
Dan and Rich install rebar for the inside of the lower level walls.
Vapor barrier running over footing and under walls
For perfect air sealing, moisture control and maximum energy efficiency. A 10 mil plastic sheet extends from under the lower floor slab (not yet poured). The sheet passes over the footing and under the yet to be constructed wall (rebar shown in place). Outside, the sheet will help seal the foundation wall.
Frost wall is insulated and backfilled
The footing and South end frost wall have been brought up to level, ready for the foundation walls.
Applying insulation to the frost wall
Bill Stratton general contractor and crew surround the South end frost wall with rigid foam insulation. There will be complete insulation between the foundation and the surrounding soil.Our new footing after the pour
Filling the forms
The pour begins
The site surrounding the excavation was prepared so that the concrete truck could drive around the edge of the excavation throughout the pour.
Waiting for the pour
