Posted: August 12, 2016
Previously, we talked about the initial stages of wall work: placing the concrete, installing the anchor bolts, etc. to ensure you have strong, sturdy walls. Now it’s on to the next steps! Once the forms are off, you are now ready to have the drain tile run on both sides of the footer and properly waterproof the walls. This steps are crucial in...
Posted: July 28, 2016
After the footer has cured for at least 3 days work can start on the walls. This is another crucial part of building a sturdy home for you and your family.
Most good foundation crews will set the corners with a computerized transit accurate to within 1 /16th of an inch. This is important because if the walls aren’t poured square, the framer will...
Posted: July 13, 2016
Of course, there’s more to successfully installing your foundation than cleaning the ditch and digging the footers in dry soil. There are other important factors to consider in giving your home a firm foundation.
For example, the ditch needs to have a uniform bottom. You don’t want the footer to vary significantly in thickness. The steel you will...
Posted: July 1, 2016
Once you have determined that a basement will be a good addition to your home, the excavator can proceed with digging your basement. Of course, the essential first step in this entire process is ensuring that your home will have a solid foundation. Adequate preparation and knowledge regarding your property are key to a successful excavation.
In...
Posted: June 15, 2016
Even after you have done a rough shake “layout” of your lot with a builder, there are still a few other factors you should take into consideration before you start work on your basement.
Next you need to finalize what the elevation of the first floor will be in relation to the curb and subsequently what the grade will be at the back if this is a...
Posted: June 1, 2016
You have found your ideal lot, done your research and selected your Builder, designed your home, signed a contract and secured your financing. Nice work! Now you and your builder are ready to start digging. But wait! Before your builder starts to excavate your lot and start your basement, you have a few things to consider and some decisions to...
Posted: January 17, 2012
In my last blog post I discussed the importance of doing your homework when selecting your home builder and how to get that process started. Now that you have a list of 3-5 builders in your area, you must narrow down your list and rank your choices to prepare for a final selection.
As I emphasized before,...
Posted: January 10, 2012
I realized I may have jumped ahead a bit in the blog without addressing a very important topic: selection of your home builder. So before we get any further, let’s discuss why it’s so important to do your research and how to go about finding a top Louisville home builder.
Do you want to save money in building...
Posted: January 3, 2012
You’ve decided to build a new home and you’ve done your homework by finding your ideal lot, finding a home builder, and signing a contract. Now, how will you pay for your new home? When will you have to put down cash? In my last post we discussed contracts, so let’s...
Expert Home Building Tips and Advice [Louisville Builder and Remodeler, Carl Baker]
