Things You Should Watch For In Building Your Foundation
On another page, I talk about how you can and should take an active role in seeing that your subcontractors don’t make avoidable mistakes.
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- Before any concrete is poured, make certain that all forms are within the building lines as staked by your surveyor.
- Check the accuracy of all dimensions noted on your foundation plan.
- If you’re in an area that requires termite soil treatment, do it before vapor barrier is put down and concrete poured.
- Use a framing square or folding square to check corners. Unsquare corners are a common error.
- Make sure slab is sufficiently elevated to allow grading for proper slope away from house.
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