Fondation de maison

Points to be verified whilst foundation work is underway and prior to paying subcontractors

• Check that you have all of your building materials
• Check that boundary markings are in place
• Locate the tradesmen’s entrance and make sure that it is located in the position indicated on the work plan
• Check the positioning of footing against the plan
• Check the width of the footing (24” or 30” in accordance with the plan)
• Check the flange measurements (dimensions in length as per the plan)
• Check the 3 rebars parallel at 4'' from the ground
• Check concrete flow
• Check the installation of the drain tile stuck to flanges
• Check the installation of the drain tile
• Check the spread of gravel DB (drain tile and & subfloor)
• Check the surveyor’s work (positioning of the nails in the flanges)
• Check the installation of the geotextile membrane if requested
• Check the key in the exterior wall flange
• Measure distances using a measuring tape
• Check that the formworker has been provided with the correct specifications
• Check the installation of the foundation or box windows (2*8 or 2*10)
• Check wall widths (10” or 8” in accordance with plan)
• Check wall heights (balcony + ground floor + garage + pillars)
• Check positioning of openings for ducts (sleeves)
• Check positioning of rebars (2 bars 15m at the top - bottom + top of windows)
• Check concrete flow
• Check breakage of formwork tie rods
• Check the plastered formwork tie rods

The excavation work forms the foundation of the entire house!