Thompson – foundations

Thompson – foundation walls

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Foundation walls at the basement level. Spread footings have been covered up by gravel.

foundation-walls-corbel

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-damp-proofing

dampproofing membrane has been applied to the spread footings and the concrete foundation walls.

concrete-wall-key

key

backhoe-in-foundation-wall

backhoe

concrete-formwork-foundatio

partially stripped formwork; top of concrete steps up

backhoe-view-to-Vancouver

backhoe view to Vancouver

drainage-mat

drainage mat over dampproofing at concrete foundation wall

corbel-wood-blocking

wood blocking for corbeling at concrete foundation wall

embedded-steel-baseplate

embedded base plate

regglet-in-concrete-wall

Regglet cavity in concrete foundation wall; self-adhesive air and moisture barrier (peel & stick) will be tied into it

window-blockout-in-concrete

window blockout in concrete foundation wall

sloping-corbel-in-concrete

corbel at concrete foundation wall; note the slope away from the wall (where window will be positioned)

steel-base-plate-at-corner

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-enlarged

drainage mat installed over concrete foundation wall

drainage-mat-stepping

Drainage mat installed in steps over a concrete foundation wall, reflecting the changes in teh finished grade

crisp-concrete-wall-corners

crisp and clean edges – good job on contractor’s part!

sunken-garden-2

foundation walls stepping down into what’s going to be a sunken garden, allowing for natural light into the basement level

concrete-formwork

concrete formwork about to be stripped off

concrete-tie

concrete formwork tie

drainage-and-sewage-pipes

drainage and sewage pipes installed against drainage mat

concrete-tie-with-cap

concrete formwork tie

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