Thread: Snowbird house build in LOS

I thought they were going to use precast slabs for first floor but I guess labor is cheaper then slabs, that was a lot of fill needed to fill that all in.

If they are not going to use precast, has there been any sign of them making the concrete "cakes" for spacers underneath the rebar mesh ? Or are they going to let the mesh sit on the ground instead of being in the middle of the concrete where it belongs ?

Originally Posted by mikenot

If they are not going to use precast, has there been any sign of them making the concrete "cakes" for spacers underneath the rebar mesh ? Or are they going to let the mesh sit on the ground instead of being in the middle of the concrete where it belongs ?

Good question Mike, I asked the question on our construction group on "Line", we'll see what or if we get a response.

I got notified that the daughter didn't tell contractor that all pipes, water, electric and sewer drains were to be underground, so that will be an extra, better to catch it now then put up with lines on the outside of buildings. It should be a easy fix they only have to do a little digging, all loose fill dirt.

More bracing in preparation for the post pour.





I see the front entry and front bedroom don't have fill in them, my guess maybe sewer lines are going through there, any other guesses.

Originally Posted by dennis4558

Good question Mike, I asked the question on our construction group on "Line", we'll see what or if we get a response.

I got a response, not what I was expecting, builder gave me the specs/dimensions of the wire mesh being used. I guess his English isn't the best. Wife was going to ask him again in Thai, will let you know what he says. I know here all the concrete I've poured we don't use chairs but we make sure the wire mesh is pulled up as we pour.

Thanks to TD's thread I posted some pictures of his concrete chairs and we got the message across. He said OK, so does that mean he's knows what I mean and is going to use them or just knows what I mean and will pour without the concrete chairs

Originally Posted by mikenot

concrete spacers

Sometimes a piece of a brick/block is used. Wondering how much worse does it make?

Originally Posted by dennis4558

Thanks to TD's thread I posted some pictures of his concrete chairs and we got the message across. He said OK, so does that mean he's knows what I mean and is going to use them or just knows what I mean and will pour without the concrete chairs

lol glad to have helped, Dennis - it is important to have that mesh inside the concrete slab for max strength.

Originally Posted by mikenot

My guess​ would be that they will fill the empty spaces there with the fill they now have to dig out of the bathroom and kitchen.

Hi Mike, There will be some from the kitchen, the bath still doesn't have fill in it yet. I think the septic tank will be placed at the front of the house because only 1.5 m on each side of house.

Originally Posted by Klondyke

My guess​ would be that they will fill the empty spaces there with the fill they now have to dig out of the bathroom and kitchen.

I think any kind of concrete or block material would work but the chairs used at TD's house look like they had wire embedded to be used to tie to wire mesh. Loose pieces of block or brick would probably not stay in place, and the wire would end up on the sand.

Originally Posted by Thai Dhupp

it is important to have that mesh inside the concrete slab for max strength.

I agree with you there TD

Another bit of info I was told by wife, nephew asked if plastic was going to be installed under concrete and builder said it was, that's another good sign everything is going in the right direction.

No photos today, daughter slept all day, she's a night owl, sleeps all day and up all night. As you may have noticed most of the pictures were taken at sunset.

Dennis, I'm curious ... how did you come across the land?

Given the size and dimensions of the lot, the style and standard of the surrounding dwellings,
your place will be at odds with the neighbourhood.

Originally Posted by David48atTD

Dennis, I'm curious ... how did you come across the land?

Given the size and dimensions of the lot, the style and standard of the surrounding dwellings,
your place will be at odds with the neighbourhood.

Hi David, We found the lot by coincidence, one of the times when we were there the owner heard we were looking for land and she was selling and desperate for money so we got a good deal.
The house won't be much different as far as size, there are 2 story town houses next to old house next to us, on front most are single story so we will tower over them, there are a couple new houses in the area but single story but similar style, because of the narrow lot we were limited as to how we could build, I'll like the idea that when the family comes I can retreat to the 2nd floor living room and do my own thing.

Forms are off and pillars wrapped in plastic.



View from the front. As you can see I guessed wrong about sewer going through front bedroom and entry, those spaces have both been filled.



A little farther back, bathroom is space not filled with dirt.



Standing in the outdoor kitchen look to the front.



Small building in back, I'm not sure of the height of the poles but it looks like I may be able to add a loft for storage, always need a place to store junk that you never use

Originally Posted by David48atTD

your place will be at odds with the neighbourhood.

"at odd" - perhaps not so much in the visible outline, but surely in the invisible foundation structures...

Got the SIL to take some action pics today.



Plastic is down.



Mesh going down next.



Waiting for concrete chairs next. If it happens

Didn't see any pipes coming out of the floor, had some discussions with builder, he didn't know what we were talking about, until I sent him a picture.



An artist I'm not, after we sent picture we haven't heard a comment, I'm guessing what I call underground is not the same as their definition, I'm thinking partial underground to them is the same, because I'm sure he was thinking of going out the side of the house then go underground. I wanted to catch them before he poured the floor so he couldn't use the excuse that it was too late, we'll see what happens.

Originally Posted by dennis4558

Hi David, We found the lot by coincidence, one of the times when we were there the owner heard we were looking for land and she was selling and desperate for money so we got a good deal.
The house won't be much different as far as size, there are 2 story town houses next to old house next to us, on front most are single story so we will tower over them, there are a couple new houses in the area but single story but similar style, because of the narrow lot we were limited as to how we could build, I'll like the idea that when the family comes I can retreat to the 2nd floor living room and do my own thing.

ALL GOOD ... thanks

I found out this morning the floor pour was put on hold until the pipes get dug in. I'm getting very impressed with this builder, he seems capable of whatever we have asked so far. Getting our point across is a little difficult but it's like they say a picture is worth a 1000 words.

Originally Posted by dennis4558

The insecticide guys were on site yesterday after plastic and wire mesh was put down.



Must be some nasty stuff, for them to be wearing full clothes, gloves and masks.



Injecting around the posts.



Spraying along the beams,



Didn't see any pictures where they hooked up to underground pipes, maybe already did it or will do later.

You might want want to check with your builder about putting piping under the plastic to pump insecticide under the house at future dates.

Originally Posted by RPETER65

You might want want to check with your builder about putting piping under the plastic to pump insecticide under the house at future dates.

They do have pipe in each beam area, you can see that in earlier posts. I've never seen it also put under the plastic.