Concrete Foundation, Start to Finish, Footings, Stem Walls, Slabs

[@estephonhmm169]

I’ve been doing concrete construction for 30 years. I have seen bad work and great work. These guys did a fantastic job

[@topsaw]

Thank you, it is beautiful work

[@rodfrost5051]

I have been doing foundations for ten years and earth work for 20 and this is the first time I have seen planks used as forms since never! I know old timers did this, I love it! Look straight and nice.

[@topsaw]

Thank you

[@zachvasquez4180]

I'm new to the structural modeling industry, watched this video to learn more about stemwalls etc. Thanks so much!

[@topsaw]

Glad it was helpful

[@snappybabby4646]

The cement job looks great. The video is also very helpful and to the point. Thank-you for sharing.

[@topsaw]

Kind words, thank you

[@josephterry324]

Is a monolithic pour of the footings and stem walls pretty typical?

[@topsaw]

Yes pretty common

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

You can never "overkill" waterproofing. Everything on a house can be (relatively) easily accessed to repair/rectify on a house except for the basement/crawl space walls and floors.

[@topsaw]

Very good point

[@daveosland3199]

Excellent work! I seldom use duplex nails anymore as i find making fine adjustments in the form boards are easier if we use screws instead of the duplexes, maybe because we make more initial mistakes than the average guy!

[@topsaw]

Good to note

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Excellent job

[@topsaw]

Thank you

[@simonhovinghoff4148]

What was used to waterproof the foundation behind the dimple mat? Did you have to fill the holes from the snap tie cones before water proofing and if so, what did you use? Any recommendations for finishing exposed stem walls facing the inside of the building.

[@topsaw]

Used a paint on sealant called red guard

[@StoutBuildingCo]

Use poly wall products

[@snowboy720]

Nice job on the foundation? What are the form boards you used? They look like solid wood on one side and osb/plywood on the other? Thank you

[@topsaw]

They are OSB

[@snowboy720]

@@topsaw what are the dimensions? I’d like to replicate that. Thank you

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

How long have u had a channel, I love concrete, a sqared plus b sqared equals c sqaured

[@topsaw]

I've had a channel for quite awhile, it is all things wood. I teach high school woodshop and do tree work on the weekends. Just happens that I'm building a house right now and documenting the process

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

@@topsaw ohh ok

[@donsmith9081]

I noticed the vertical stem wall (posts) were down in the footings. Is that common place if you are getting inspected?

[@topsaw]

Seems to be common around here

[@frankandbeans4886]

Great video What type/brand wall ties did you use? Are they Easy to use?

[@topsaw]

Thank you

[@timothyhughes8409]

@@topsaw What type/brand wall ties did you use? Are they Easy to use? Thank you!!!

[@bobd7038]

Was perf drain pipe installed around the entire perimeter?

[@topsaw]

Yes

[@richardschoen3647]

Looks like Simpson wt8 wall ties , am I right?

[@topsaw]

Yes

[@calebkirkham4194]

Badass

[@topsaw]

The guy doing the concrete is