Well, we got the stemwall mostly poured yesterday. The concrete company was overbooked, so they only sent one truck instead of two. We got 3/4 of the way done, we will just have to add a little more next week sometime.
It was an interesting experience!! We used the pump truck again, but this time we used the big boom truck. There is this gigantic arm with a hose attached that the truck guy can remote control to move around the edge of the house with us. It makes the job a LOT easier, but it was kinda scary too! The concrete came out really fast and moved the blocks around some. We were both so nervous the walls we spent so much time getting straight and level were going to be moved completely!! In one spot, the concrete was really wet so it leaked out under the styrofoam block and just floated it right up! PANIC!! We managed to push it back down and set huge rocks on it to hold it there until the concrete set up a little. But we got it done and it doesn't seem to be off too much. I guess we'll find out for sure when we start on the main walls!! : )
We also put the polydeck forms on for the basement. It looks pretty neat. I still have my doubts about pouring concrete on just styrofoam, but I guess we'll see!
Our little problem spot!!
Nathaniel checking out the polydeck!
All done!
The view from underneath.
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