The Construction of a New Home from Start to Finish, Part 1
1) The base foundation of the house
It has a concrete floating slab foundation rather than the traditional piles, floor joists and a timber floor.
This is the most economic way of building a floor for this site considering the labour involved is less and the ease of getting materials in the countries region concerned.
The rebate to the edge of the slab that runs the entire perimeter is for the concrete block skin to sit on.
It is at a lower level to ensure that any water collection from weather is below the floor level.
2) A view from the opposite end of photo 1
Note the site positioning of the house and the picturesque aspect towards the lake and mountains. The timbers in the foreground are the builder’s profiles for setting up the foundations to the correct positions and angles.
3) The foundation of the home lying in the lee of the hill
The builder is preparing framing by using a spade to clean off any residue and loose timber.
4 and 4a) Floor and Services
The white edging to the foundation is a 50mm wide strip of polystyrene.
It is there to create an insulation barrier or thermal break between the foundation and the exposed exterior ground.
This will help prevent the cold from entering the house via the foundation and the floor.
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1) The base foundation of the house.
2) A view from the opposite end of photo 1
3) The foundation of the home lying in the lee of the hill |
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