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Concrete + foundation

Footings, slabs, foundation walls, flatwork and what goes in them before the pour.

01

Before the foundation

Footings, slab and everything under it: drains, pipes, radon and sump. Once the concrete is poured, these are the hardest to change.

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Foundation drain

Keep the water out

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Sump pump

Keep the water out

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Footings

Footings, ledger and framing

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Shallow footings

Common mistakes

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Slab

Slab, crawlspace or basement

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Crawlspace

Slab, crawlspace or basement

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Basement

Slab, crawlspace or basement

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Slab types

Slab, crawlspace or basement

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Footings

Slab, crawlspace or basement

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Connection

Slab, crawlspace or basement

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Drainage

Crawlspaces

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Heated

Driveways

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Prep

Getting concrete right

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Drains

Getting concrete right

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Sleeves

Getting concrete right

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05

Before tile + floors

Waterproofing, backer board and floor prep that go under the finish you see.

1 card

Slab

The floor under the tile

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06

Throughout the job

Choices and checks that aren’t tied to one stage. Settle them early, or check them as the work goes.

17 cards

Grading

Keep the water out

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Gutters + downspouts

Keep the water out

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Interior drain

Keep the water out

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Walls

Keep the water out

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Sealed concrete

Which floor goes where?

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Vented

Crawlspaces

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Sealed (encapsulated)

Crawlspaces

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Concrete floor

Crawlspaces

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Insulation

Crawlspaces

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Concrete

Driveways

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Asphalt

Driveways

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Gravel

Driveways

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Pavers

Driveways

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Size

Driveways

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Control joints

Getting concrete right

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Curing

Getting concrete right

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Finishes

Getting concrete right

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Kitchen, Bathroom and Stairs are open to everyone. The rest are in the full fieldbook.

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