Underground Plumbing
Today the crew ran all of the piped for water and sewer.
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Compaction Test
Today sampler where taken to evaluate the compaction of the new dirt. that will allow to confirm the we can move forward with underground plumbing and eventually slab pour.
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More Dirt – Compacted
We ended up ordering 31 extra truck loads of dirt and the the crew went to level grade and compact.
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Fill Dirt Delivered — 25 Truckloads
25 truckloads of fill dirt delivered — must be compacted in lifts with geotechnical testing before slab pour.
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Stem Wall Cores Filled
Stem wall cores filled with pumped concrete grout — encases vertical rebar and completes the reinforced foundation wall.
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Stem Wall Inspection Passed
Stem wall inspection passed — block placement, mortar joints, rebar, and bond beams all approved by Orange County.
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Stem Wall MEP Rough-In
Under-slab MEP rough-in complete — waste lines, supply runs, and conduit sleeves must be installed before stem wall cores are filled.
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Stem Wall Block Construction
4-course CMU stem wall construction begins — raises house above grade for flood protection and termite prevention in Florida.
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Foundation Footers Poured
Foundation footers poured at dawn with two concrete trucks — early morning scheduling critical in Florida’s heat.
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Footer Reinspection Passed
Footer reinspection passed — rebar, forms, and dimensions approved, concrete pour now authorized.
