Step 18a – Deck Ledger and Footing Forms
I figured that the most accurate way to position the footings for the deck would be to assemble the frame, ensure it is level and square, and then hang a plumb bob down where the center of the post will …
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Step 13a – Install the Plumbing
Once the DWV has been planned out, installing the plumbing is a relatively simple process that involves drilling holes in studs and joists, cutting the pipe to fit, and cementing the fittings to the pipe. The key is to always …
Step 10 – Frame the Second Floor
You can see how I’ve been trying to keep the OSB flooring dry with a tarp but with the walls going up it is difficult. Luckily, I spent some extra money on Weyerhauser EdgeGold OSB subfloor and according to their …
Step 8c – Plumb and Line
With all of the 1st floor walls complete, it was neat to be able to navigate the rooms and get an idea of the feel of the dimensions of the house. Before moving on to the 2nd floor I needed …
Step 8 – Frame the First Floor
After spending the weekend spraying the new slab down every hour or so, it was finally time to get the walls up! This process of “wet curing” concrete can add up to 50 percent more strength when done for 3-7 …
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 …
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 6a – Install Nail Stakes and Rebar
Building your own foundation starts with installing rebar and nail stakes to hold the concrete forms