We have had the most wonderful stretch of weather and have been taking advantage of it, getting on site early and staying as late as possible. Lots has happened this week.
On Monday, the cement was poured for the footings.Tuesday, Fred and Bob laid the first four courses of ICF.
When I came back on Wednesday, it was a beautiful, cold, crisp morning. We finished the ICF and installed the bracing on Thursday.
Thursday afternoon the cement truck came just after the pumper truck. I love when the timing works out perfectly. The pour was delayed a couple of hours, and we were grateful to have the extra time to make some minor adjustments and make sure all the bracing was in place. I was very nervous for the first few minutes since I stood inside with screws, bracing and a drill ready in case the ICF bulged under the weight of cement. It all went smoothly.
Friday, we removed the bracing then Bob and I installed the waterproofing membrane to the exterior. It could have tested the patience, but only a bit of frustration going around an inside corner. I have never encounter a product so sticky, but overall, Bob and I made quite the team. Fred installed some of the sill plates between deliveries of extra stone that was dumped inside with a stone slinger. We had a very late night removing the remainder of the scaffolding. We had left it up until the last moment since it was much easier to install the sill plate from there. Thomas was a great help pulling the re-bar out and helping load the trailer.
Saturday, Daniel, Thomas, Fred and I went back for a few hours to spread the stone, while I made an attempt to put new handles on the wheel barrow.
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