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Installing the Precast Foundation Video

The basement walls are lifted into place and secured. The prebuilt walls have a insullation of R5 and have steel reinforced concrete studs. Each section is bolted together and sealed with adhesive. This foundation system uses a 5000psi concrete mix preventing moisture wicking through. The system is also ideal for cold weather installation as the concrete is already cured before delivery.



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Precast Foundation System

Bob discusses a new foundation system that doesn't require a concrete truck on site. The base is levelled with crushed stone which serves as a subfooting. The steel-reinforced wall is ...
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Installing the Precast Foundation

The basement walls are lifted into place and secured. The prebuilt walls have a insullation of R5 and have steel reinforced concrete studs. Each section is bolted together and sealed ...



Innovative Septic System Installation

Bob meets with Tom Florence to install the Flo-Well Polyvinylehelene septic system. The tank is much lighter than concrete systems, costs about 20% less, and will also last much longer.
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