Pouring the Foundations

On December 21st Mike and his team successfully poured the concrete foundations. Here is David Rousseau's report on how it went...

Your foundation walls were poured successfully (in heavy rains) on Tuesday. By now the forms are stripped and it's mostly cleaned up. Mike, Noba, John Hayes (English stonemason living in Moreka's cabin) and I did the pour. The truck couldn't get as close as Mike would like because of mud. But it wasn't much of a stretch. Took about 3-1/2 hrs to unload and place the concrete, and another 3 hrs to set bolts and cleanup. There was almost an extra yard (this is inevitable), so it went under the kitchen area as a thin slab.

Looks like a wet and very muddy scene. I feel a bit guilty about enjoying the comfort of our condo in Burnaby while others do the dirty work. But maybe I'll feel better when I get the bill!

Anyway, we are delighted it all went well and we are now close to being ready to start framing the house. Meanwhile, Danielle and I are planning a visit to check things out between Christmas and New year.