Foundation walls

A few days later and the forms go up so that the foundation walls can be poured. Now we have all of the foundations done, but we still have to build a wall from timber for the walkout basement wall and part of the side wall to make it level with the main foundation wall. This is better than making it all out of cement as it is more cost effective and will look better when finished. The sides are painted with tar to prevent water seeping through the cement.

Next week the excavation guy will return to back-fill the soil up to the foundation walls and make the basement floor all one level. He will also dig a channel from the basement door leading into the woods so that rain water will drain away from the house.