real estate: BUILD A HOUSE {the next step)part 2 - 04/20/07 08:28 AM
Well here we went and demolished the house so what is next?
Time to pour what is Known as footings,which is the very bottom part of the stucture or foundation.
How important is it to keep this level.?
did you know this is normaly twice the width of the cement foundation that will sit on top of it?
Why do you think they pour cemment for this seperate from the walls that will sit on top of it?
Why is there a line going down the middle?
Any body Know?
Com "on guys put your knowledge too good use other than cut and paste for points!
 
Sure beats doing … (22 comments)

real estate: Building a house - 04/19/07 06:51 AM
Hi... today I begin something different one of my neighbors has bought the home across the street in order to tear it down and build new.This began last week and I thought I would begin taking photos for my own  personal documentation, but it occurred to me this be a perfect opportunity to share and educate anyone who has an interest in seeing how a home is built from the ground up.
 
Personally I do not know of any website that has ever done this before so perhaps it will be the first.  If you have seen any other website attempt this … (11 comments)

 
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