We have finished constructing the foundation trench framework.
We put in about 8 tons of crushed builders rubble (maximum 75mm / 3inch
size) and then blinded the surface with clean sharp sand (about 1.5tons).
All was compacted down several times for each layer.
This concludes the framework and now ready for the ready mixed concrete to
be poured in.
Base Dug out and Framed
Hardcore placed and compacted
Trench blinded with sand
But first, our next job is to cut the reinforcing bars into required lengths
and bent right angles for most of them. These are the vertical rods to be
placed around the edge of the foundation to line up with the block walls and
the hollows. A wooden support structure will hold the rods at the correct
level.