Step 7c – Pour the Slab
One thing I realized I forgot to document was that I placed a cardboard box around the DWV pipe for the downstairs tub and filled it with gravel. This will allow me to easily break the thin layer of concrete …
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Step 7b- Add Gravel, Vapor Barrier, and Rebar
Capillary forces are very powerful. Have you ever been to a redwood forest and wondered how water gets from the roots to the leaves at the very top of the tree? The answer is capillary force, and surprisingly, it works …
Step 7a – Pull Stakes and Forms, Insulate, and Reinspect
After a couple weeks of frustration, I was rewarded with my second passing inspection today, giving me a green light to pour the concrete slab that will complete the foundation. I do have a few more steps to take before …
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Step 7 – Pour Concrete!
Today marked another milestone in building my own home as the concrete was poured into place that will eventually support the load of 90% of the weight of the house (one last footing will be poured at the same time …
Step 6b – Erect Concrete Forms
Building a foundation begins with square and level forms. Here’s how to erect the forms solo…
Step 6a – Install Nail Stakes and Rebar
Building your own foundation starts with installing rebar and nail stakes to hold the concrete forms
Step 6 – Dig and Prep for Foundation
Building a foundation for your own home starts by excavating soil for the footings. Here’s how I did it…