foundation brickledge
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 optional stone or brick locations and ensure proper form floats.
(Compare foundation plan against floor plan and check along exterior walls)
Typical 6″ form float used for masonry brick ledges
Typical 8″ form float used for stone ledges
4. Check dimension and location of raised and dropped areas.
Dropped area at front door and patios. Typically 3 1/2″. Double check for bricked porch location.
5. Check the dimension and slope of the entry
Make sure the entry slopes towards the front.
Proper slope on porches and patio, generally 1″ per 4′.
Understand the intended product to be used on your entry floor and walls
For example, if the entry is to recieve brick instead of siding on the walls, ensure that the dimensions allow for the added brick ledge.
6. Ensure that the doors are formed per intended finished product.
Patio doors for example must be properly sized, located and blocked out from the slab 1 1/2 inches.
7. Mark location of doors on formboards to prevent setting of mudsills or other engineering required straps.
8. Check all float boards for secure installation
All float forms arc properly secured to assure they are level and square.
9. Check form boards for damage.
10. Check that the forms are square and straight.
Implement the 6, 8, 10 rule and measure forms diagonally
11. Recheck form to be level prior to pour.
Check all turns (corners and angles)
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO CHECK AGAINST FORMS AS A GENERAL PRATICE
1. Check the bottom of the form boards for proper underpinning
2. Often times if fireplaces are on an exterior wall they are dropped 1 1/2 inches to restrict water intrusion at finished slab height.
3. Check dimensions of garage door openings and compare against elevation for additional requirements
(i.e. – split garage doors may require a form built up for the studs to rest on)
4. Ensure garage floor is sloped a minimum of 2 inches towards the front
5. Mudsill anchors installed prior to inspection (if required)
6. Check entire forms against damage
After this stage of the foundation make-up the slab is typically ready for inspection. To ensure a successful inspection it is important that you have a good understanding of your citys requirements and have any required paperwork on site at the time of inspeciton.
