The Excavation and Foundation Work for a New Cabin

💪Despite challenges with hard rock and a slope, the construction team made adjustments and continued with the project.

🏠The foundation measures 19 by 60 feet and will support a cabin with a master bedroom, bathrooms, and a kitchen.

🚜Excavation work involved removing trees and adjusting the slope to prepare for the foundation.

🏗️The foundation consists of stem walls and a slab, which will provide stability and support for the cabin.

🌱Once the foundation is complete, the next steps include spraying for termites, adding rebar, and pouring the slab.

What were the main challenges during the excavation process?

—The main challenges during the excavation process were encountering hard rock and dealing with the slope of the land.

What adjustments were made to overcome these challenges?

—To overcome the challenges, the construction team adjusted the slope, dug into the rock, and made plans to ease the slope of the foundation.

What will the foundation support?

—The foundation will support a cabin with a master bedroom, bathrooms, and a kitchen.

What is the next step after backfilling the foundation with gravel?

—The next step after backfilling the foundation with gravel is to spray for termites, add rebar, and pour the slab.

What is the expected timeline for completing the cabin?

—The expected timeline for completing the cabin is not provided in this video. Please stay tuned for updates.

00:01Introduction to the driveway and the slope of the land.

01:26Encountering challenges with hard rock during excavation.

02:35Overview of the progress made on the site.

03:27Foundation work begins, including digging footings and pouring concrete.

05:49Continuation of foundation work and backfilling with gravel.

07:09Finishing touches on the foundation and preparation for rough-ins.

09:55Rough-ins for the electrical and plumbing systems.

17:50Final walkthrough of the rough-ins and plans for the next steps.