Stem Wall Poured

The stem wall was poured this morning. The crew will be back Monday to remove the forms.

Ready for More Cement

The forms for the foundation's stem walls were installed today. The county inspector passed them and the concrete will be poured in the morning. YIPPEE! Another milestone.

July 27, 2010

Today was the pouring of the cement for the footers.

July 26, 2010

The foundation contractors are finishing installing the forms for the footers this morning. We'll have an inspection today also. The green pipe next to the contractor is a 6" PVC pipe to allow for installation of a geothermal system in the future.

July 22, 2010

The excavator has completed the trenching for the foundation. This view is to the south.

July 21, 2010

Digging the trenches is the next step. This view is to the south and shows where the garage will go.

July 20, 2010

Dan is discussing the layout of the house with Tony, the excavator.

The land has been cleared and is ready for the trenches. This second picture is a view to the west.

Blue Building

The "blue building" arrived today...guess we are ready to start!

July 19, 2010

The long awaited Building Permit is finally here! Tomorrow starts the excavation.