We tested the elevations of our slab using this laser level. It spins around and puts out an invisible laser in every direction. Then, you put a sensor on a large ruler and it beeps when the laser hits at the correct elevation. It's pretty handy!
Like I said earlier, it was my job to compact the ground. This is what I used - it vibrates and makes the ground pretty dense. By code, we have to have 95% compaction.
Adam was out their with his dad, Brian, and Clint on Tuesday. They made quite the team and dug over half of the footers. We got out their again on Thursday and dug the rest of them. In our house, almost every wall is structural - so now the foundation looks like a maze with all the trenches running through it. A couple of them need to shift over slightly, but other than that, they're in the right place. I realize this isn't the best picture, but it's the only one I had of the footers.
Clint was enjoying his seat in the excavator again . . . but this time, Adam got up there with him and showed him which buttons/levers to push so he could pick up dirt! Clint had a blast.
We are back to it this weekend. We need to finish the footers, compact the dirt again, then we're starting on the form boards. These are the peices of wood that outline the house to keep the concrete in. Then, it's time to do the underground plumbing.
We finally heard back from the county today . . . they gave us a list of comments that they want us to fix on our drawings. We are making the changes and should meet with them on Monday to give them everything they requested and get our permit. Then, we have to immeadiately submit for a plumbing permit and Notice of Commencement. Then, we can legally do the plumbing work and continue on our house. Fun and exciting stuff!
I hope you have a wonderful Easter, Praise Jesus for all he has given us!
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