The Foundation

Drilling the Piers

July 2001

A large drilling rig begins digging the support piers. (July 18).

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The first professionally-built structure appears onsite. Yes, it IS what you think it is.

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Filling the Piers

July 25, 2001

A parade of cement trucks fill the large pumping crane. All the pier holes are filled in a day.

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Above-Grade Work

August 2001

Forms for the foundation are built. Can you see the 100 cubic yards of concrete that filled the pier holes last week? Neither can I. Not one cubic inch is above grade... (August 2)

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Lisa stands behind the septic tank hole.

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The (above grade) foundation pour begins on August 15.

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August 20

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To Be Continued!

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