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Hot Weather Considerations

concrete placement in hot and dry conditions

Like other chemical reactions, hydration of cement depends on temperature and time, as well as the presence of moisture. As concrete hardens, it becomes stronger, resists damage, and increases in durability. Hydration of cement stops when concrete dries. This means concrete must be kept from drying for as long as possible to reach its greatest [...]

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Foundation Forms

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You are ready for the foundation make-up at the completion of the foundation plumbing and once you have verified all of the plumbing locations. Often times, depending on the city requirements, you will also need the foundation rough inspection completed prior to moving forward with the foundation make-up. This phase of construction consist of the [...]

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Foundation Brickledge Checklist

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CHECKLIST FOR FOUNDATION FORM FLOAT 1. Compare the foundation plans to the floor plans issued for construction. Confirm that all plans, elevations, and dimensions match. 2. Confirm that a form survey has been scheduled 3. Confirm that brick ledge locations are the proper length and in the proper locations Brick ledge where required. Carefully confirm [...]

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Foundation Brickledge

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Foundation Brickledge. Floating the forms is part of getting the foundation ready for proper framing, exterior stone and masonry work, ensuring protection against water penetration and termites, and a quality built home. During the process of building your own home, the time will come for the forms to be “floated” after the post tension cable [...]

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Post Tension Foundation Cable Installation Checklist

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Checklist for Post Tension Cable Installation 1. Check the number and position of post tension cables to ensure the installation is per the foundation plan. 2. Check for plastic chairs at each pt cable intersection, and where the pt cable would touch the poly or form boards. (Chairs are to be installed approximately 24″ on [...]

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Post Tension Foundation

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The decision as to if a post tension (later refered to as “pt”) foundation is required for your particular construction project is a decision that should be made by the engineer responsible for the foundation plans. At no point should you decide against post tension cables as a cost saving mechanism. You need to move [...]

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Foundation Grade Checklist

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As I have mentioned in numerous other posts, the foundation is one of the most important aspects of building your own home. Not only is the foundation expensive, it is also the backbone of your house. A poor foundation can result in a poor quality life for your home. The foundation is going to be [...]

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Foundation Grade

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FOUNDATION GRADE When you are building a house, the foundation grade is going to be a very important aspect of your construction process. After completion of the slab, it is a best practice to perform the first of two grades on the property. The purpose of this grade is to establish drainage and prevent water [...]

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Checklist for Foundation Forms

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1. Confirm that there are no flood zone requirements or city specific requirements If flood zone requirements exist, plans must recieve special approval from city prior to starting. Elevation certificates might be required from surveyor registered with state Finished floor height typically 18″ above floodplain Confirm compliance with culvert requirements or restrictions with city of [...]

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Foundation Forms

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FOUNDATION FORMS After you have properly prepared the lot for construction and have the appropriate requirements fulfilled, you can move forward with setting the foundations forms. The forms are installed and represent the future footprint of the house. The formset comes first and sets up the control for the plumbing contractor to come in and [...]

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