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| Surveying is the first step to mark
property lines, building setback and excavation lines. |
Schedule the temp power hook-up prior
to construction. |
Getting a "Porta" potty is
usually a good idea when beginning a construction project. |
For temp water, attach a "cheater"
to the water mains. Check with the local water dept.
first. |
If your property lines are well-defined
you can mark the excavation lines with stakes and marking
paint. |
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| The excavator uses a laser level to accurately
dig to the correct depth. |
The worker holds the story pole to check
the depth of the hole |
This hole is being excavated for a basement
foundation. Notice the red line marking the outline. |
Track hoe loading truck with excess fill. |
Once the excavation is completed the
footings are ready to be laid out |
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| Once the footings are laid out, it time
to form the footings. |
The footings and foundation require plenty
of steel reinforcement. |
If access is limited, the
footings will have to be poured using a concrete pump. |
Here is a worker filling the footing forms with a concrete
pump |
After concrete is placed, it is leveled and troweled. |
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| Rebar is placed vertically in the footings before it
cures |
The footing steps down from the garage to the basement.
The forms change size from 8' to 4'. |
Foundation is poured. The concrete must cure for
at least one day before the forms are removed. |
Anchor bolts and hold down straps placed in the top
of foundation. Black dampproofing has been
painted on the exterior. |
Sub rough plumbing is installed after foundation walls
are poured and stripped. |
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| The pipes are covered with sand to protect
from damage when backfilling. |
Worker Bull floating the basement slab.
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Workers pouring Basement foundation |
Backfilling the foundation. |
Compacting the backfill is important
to prevent ground settlement next to the house. |
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| If the water and sewer aren't
stubbed into the property, you'll have to dig up the road.
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The sewer lateral runs into the city
main line. |
The sewer lateral is plugged and tested
for leaks. |
The water lateral connects to the city
water main. The water and sewer are located in the
same trench. |
The workers connect the water lateral
to the meter yoke. The cylinder will fit on top
of the water meter |
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| Once the water and sewer
laterals are inspected they are covered with pea gravel. |
The sewer lateral cleanout is hooked
in outside the house. |
The trench has been dug for the electrical
lateral. The plastic conduit will then be laid into
place |
Electrical lateral trench. |
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