Staging - Ledger Boards - Deck Framing

Today we set up pipe staging, installed the ledger boards and started framing the deck. Tomorrow we will apply the waterproofing membrane , put down the plywood sub-floor and have the foundation back-filled.

Block Home - Tom Nevers

Here is a photo illustrating the type of technology that Andersen Construction is utilizing in its effort to deliver the highest quality homes. This technology greatly reduces heat loss in winter, and retains cold air in the warm summer moths.

Andersen Construction is committed to delivering the highest standard of LEED's certified homes, and committed to the continuous preservation and protection of our environment.

Staging Removal

Tennis balls were used on the ends of staging spikes as a precaution to prevent anyone from tripping over them when they are driven into the ground.



Peter removes the staging planks, as the floor area is prepared to be back-filled.

Cured Foundation - Ready to build

Here is the foundation - of block - after 17 yards of concrete was poured into the structure. As you can see from the re-bar sticking out, the entire foundation is interlocked, making it a complete - foam/concrete/metal - reinforced structure upon which a home can be built.

Window and Door Bucks

Window and door bucks were assembled at Peter's shop and brought over in "the Big Red Truck."

Foundation Cured

Today we allowed the foundation to cure, and no one worked at the site.

Prepped Walls and Poured Foundation

Today we made the final preparations on the foundation walls. Reis Trucking arrived with a pump-tuck, and poured the foundation.

Rain Day

We were rained out today and could not pour the foundation. The delivery has been postponed until tomorrow.

Final Metal Work and Foaming

Today we installed the final pieces of metal, and foamed any openings in preparation for Monday's concrete pour. Reis Trucking is scheduled to deliver 6yrds of concrete to fill the ICF foundation blocks.

Stacking Blocks - Metal Work

Today we continued stacking the blocks, and installed all vertical and horizontal metal (rebar).

Stacking Blocks - Basement Window Bucks

Today we continued stacking blocks, and inserted basement window bucks.

Finished Setting Pins - Completed 6ft. of Blocks

Today we completed setting the pins and installed a wall of blocks 6ft. in height.