Foundation walls at the basement level. Spread footings have been covered up by gravel.
concrete corbel – curtain wall window will be positioned flush with the outside face of the concrete wall (on the right). Flashing will sit between the underside of the window frame and concrete wall. Concrete, flashing and window frame beauty cap will end up flush.
dampproofing membrane has been applied to the spread footings and the concrete foundation walls.
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backhoe
partially stripped formwork; top of concrete steps up
backhoe view to Vancouver
drainage mat over dampproofing at concrete foundation wall
wood blocking for corbeling at concrete foundation wall
embedded base plate
Regglet cavity in concrete foundation wall; self-adhesive air and moisture barrier (peel & stick) will be tied into it
window blockout in concrete foundation wall
corbel at concrete foundation wall; note the slope away from the wall (where window will be positioned)
steel base plate at concrete foundation wall corner; concrete seems to be missing on the underside of the baseplate, at least along teh visible edge; it will be concealed by metal flashing
drainage mat installed over concrete foundation wall
Drainage mat installed in steps over a concrete foundation wall, reflecting the changes in teh finished grade
crisp and clean edges – good job on contractor’s part!
foundation walls stepping down into what’s going to be a sunken garden, allowing for natural light into the basement level
concrete formwork about to be stripped off
concrete formwork tie
drainage and sewage pipes installed against drainage mat
concrete formwork tie
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