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Originally Posted by Sam Mac
Congrats on the new home. I noticed that the foundation is precast. How did that work out for you?  |
Sam, the foundation is made by Superior Walls. This foundation system was recommended to me by multiple builders and homeowners. After the hole was dug, it was compacted. I believe it was 10" of gravel that was laid in and compacted. The wall sections were set in place and locked together. Each joint is pumped full of sealant. A 6" slab was poured that overlaps the bottom section of the panels. The house setting on top completes "locking of the box" Everyone I talked to praised theses walls for their insulation, prestudded for easy finishing, gravel base to drain away water. In the gravel under the slab and along the outside of the walls are drain pipes to get water away from the foundation. These pipes empty out into my storm water collection area away from the house. So far everything has been dry as a bone down there and I have been pleased.