If you haven't already
done so you must soon choose the type of doors, windows,
garage doors,
cabinets, bathtub & shower.
8. Engineering: In certain conditions an
engineer may be required your General Contractor
or yourself may feel there is something about the house or
plot which requires a stamp of approval from an engineer.
- When building on a slope you may want an engineer
to determine what it takes to keep your house in place.
For example, foundation walls may require additional
steel, or you may have to use a stronger type of concrete.
Using an Engineer might seem a bit costly at times, but
it will keep everything in the proper conditions and
you may just end up with one of the happier houses in
the neighborhood.
- Any basement that has (backfilled) foundation walls
higher then 7'-8' needs engineering.
· The plumber will do the Storm, Sanitary Sewer
and Water Connections.
· The electrician will lay pipes for Cable,
Tel, and any electrical connections. The wires and cables
will be pulled through by the respective Utilities at a
later time.
· The connection can be dug at a later time if
necessary.
9. Excavating: When the surveyor
has marked where the house will be situated on the
plot the excavator comes in and digs the hole for the
foundation.
Optional: Surveying
- Although it may cost a bit more, in a tight
situation you may want a surveyor to mark the
corners of the house. Most areas require a survey
to be done after the foundation is in. If you
get them to come before you start with the footings
it will cost only a little more but it could
possibly save you a lot of money and frustration.
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10. Sand & Gravel: Depending on the
excavated soil, you will need good sand
- All slabs should have a minimum of 6" of gravel
fill under it.
- In certain conditions you will have to bring in fill.
Either to raise the level of dirt, or because of unstable
dirt. This layer will have to be compacted
and leveled. Do not be cheap with this; make sure you
do a good job. Compacting equipment can be rented from
a rental company. Just make sure that you get the proper
size equipment for the job.
11. Foundation: Order the materials
needed for the foundation and
the Forms. When
the materials arrive the contractor can begin with
the foundation.
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12. Plumbing, Heating and Electrical: Contact
Plumbing and Electrical trades so that they can
in
13. Footings :Some contractors
will pour the concrete for the footings first and then
the foundation, while others will prefer to pour the concrete
for the footings and the foundations at the same time.
14. Concrete: If the footings
are poured first you will have to do the concreting
twice , once to pour
the footings and then again after the foundation has
been built. Or if the foundation is built at the same
time, the concrete can be poured for the footings and
the foundation at the same time.
- When pouring make sure that there are enough
people to do the job
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15. Strip Foundation: Usually the
day after the concrete has been poured the foundation
can be stripped.
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16. Damp Proofing: Water proofing
is required on the part of the foundation where the
slab or skim coat is below grade level.
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17. Sewer & Water Hook-Ups: The plumber
usually hooks up the sewer and water.
18. Backfilling & Grading: After the
drain pipes have been done the backfilling and grading
can be done in most cases.
- Note: Again, although
at times overlooked, a well prepared foundation for your
house and drive way will be one of your best investments.
- Use good material for inside the foundation, garage,
driveway, and side walks. Do not skimp on the compacting
of these areas.
- Steel will help with strengthening and keeping things
in place. But due to settling, you will most likely end
up with some cracks in your slab or garage floor with
time. Most of the cracks can be fixed.
19. Slab : Weather permitting
your slab could now be poured.
- Slab : consists of a layer of concrete.
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