Construction update #50

Lots of cracking in the slab. So I got to learn about the different types of cracks. Crazing was the first diagnosis. Plastic cracking was the later predication. But, until we grind the surface, we won’t know.

Since the mechanical room was a late addition, I did not have water heat available. I used ‘home depot’ variety electric heat. Wonder if it will perform as well as the hot water tubes?

The compass templates within the template have now been poured. All waiting to be revealed by grinding. Those guys were supposed to start Wednesday, but arrived to late to do much besides check into the hotel.

Little details are so important when all is set in stone (concrete). Not the deck drain with rebar bent to match and more rebar stuck through it.

We are waiting on more special chairs to hold up the garage foam. FedEx has it set for delivery by 4:30 Thursday. We need it before pouring Friday morning. We are also waiting on the waterproofing additive for the concrete floor. I special ordered this weeks ago, but seems the ball got dropped by the concrete company. No stress for us! Not to mention, the temperature is supposed to be in the mid-90+ range on Friday. Not ideal for pouring.

The master-bedroom fireplace was ordered online. I tried to change the order before it shipped but was stonewalled. When it arrived I refused it. The credit card company backed us after a protracted dispute. Now I want to reorder the item with the change and , bummer, the price of the basic unit is now higher. So winning is costing more.

Everything is costing more.

But we’re getting closer.

steve