Foundations!!

Ross and I spent finally began constructing this week after months of demolition. On Thursday , Ross worked with the excavator to dig out our foundation and build our new driveway.

This picture is taken from the side door of the existing building. The footings are poured and Ross is placing rebar in the bench footing. It looks like Ross might have the start of a smile on his face....he's so excited about all the work we have ahead of ourselves. (written sarcastically)

The foundation walls are not done until Tuesday because of the long weekend, so we are back to working on.....demolition. Under the oak strip floor is maple hardwood. We are lifting both floors and eventually will replace the hardwood later. The old square head nails are into the tongue every 2'. They are coming out relatively easy thank goodness for me since I get the glorious job.

This is Chris and this is Chris's tool. It works on C02 cartilages. Ross has to attach his to a compressor. He probably has tool envy. (BTW Chris...that bald spot is looking a lit bit larger.) The next picture stars Spencer, our godson who so generously helped me de-nail the floor boards. Notice the left foot cast. (he broke his foot walking backwards...ha ha)Notice the fridge....guess what's in there....your right. I'd also like to thank Dianna for making Ross a fantastic grill cheese sandwhich for lunch. She is such a wonderful cook.

Tuesday morning 7am. We have forms up.

This is the bench footing looking striaght down from the old schoolhouse. It is there because the old basement is a foot and a half higher then the new one. This will shore up the old foundation wall.



Finishing the forming and pouring the concrete.