We have a slab!

After too many delays to count, days of incessant rain courtesy of Tropical Storm Hermine, and general frustration, we have a foundation poured! The forecast finally showed a window of low rain chances and the builder was ready.

The mudpit of a site needed some prep as the rain had fill portions of the form with mud and water. After several hours the first truck arrived and the pour began around 1:00 PM. The mix was very thin as it was being pumped via a hose to the back of the form. This filled the form quickly and got into all the nooks and crannies well. The first truck left and the delays began.

Assured that "it would be 5 -10 minutes" turned into 45 minute and 1.25 hour waits for more concrete. Not a huge issue other than the concrete left in the hose has a tendency to harden. We did have a quick rainshower about 3/4 through the pour, but it lasted only minute or so. No big deal in the end.

The final batch for the garage was much thicker in consistency. It poured nicely but being so late in the day it took quite some time to set. The finishing crew was great, working until after 10 pm - even finishing the garage floor to a shine.

We stopped by on Saturday morning. The forms had been removed and stress lines sawed. We also sprayed down the slab to keep it cool and reduce the hairline cracks.

Overall it looks good, we're just adjusting to the height. Soon the framing will start. Can't wait!










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