So with the first pour sorted out, we are ready for the second pour today. Some small complications from the first pour included:
1) Fastfoot being torn in parts...this was kind of frustrating given that this is the first line of waterproofing for the footings. Brett agreed and will be using some peel and stick waterproofing to patch things. Not ideal, but the waterproofing layer is somewhat of a backup to the draintile anyhow. Overall, I'm not 100% convinced by the Fastfoot used as a separate product I don't think since you need to fire nails into it to secure it to the forming lumber. Moreover, some of the people we talked to claimed it was "damp-proofing" not "water-proofing" which seems to go against the picture painted on the website. We'll see how it plays out in time.
2) Some small damage to the ICFs as well. Nothing too major, but again, still a bit disappointed that it's happened. I suppose these are some of the small bumps in the road you just have to roll with.
3) A robin has decided to make a nest in the house. I managed to take down the half-built nest as I really don't want to have to shift a nest (it would likely be abandoned). Hopefully a home-destroying exercise has dissuaded her from our real estate, but you can't blame her excellent choice of locations! ;)
So - passed our second inspection today from what I understand (wasn't there). Inspector has requested that our structural engineer be on site for the pour to ensure the air is removed (apparently difficult to see in the ICFs), which costs a bit more, but shouldn't be too much.
Hopefully June 8th goes down as the completion of the foundation and the arrival of a new baby in my world. Would be a big day if both happen! Fingers crossed. Will post more pics later of both babies (genetic and cementitious)!
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