Site Assessment and Excavation Planning
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It was a BAD TIME for this building inspector to show up.
What happens here
Conduct a thorough site assessment to understand the existing conditions, including the old timber retaining wall and the house's foundation. Note the presence of a sun porch and basement area. Crucially, determine if frost footings are present and their depth to avoid undermining the house's stability during excavation. Initial findings suggest the footings are deeper than anticipated, which is good news as it reduces the need for additional foundation work like helical piers. Plan to carefully excavate in layers, separating organic topsoil from structural fill, to preserve suitable backfill material and ensure the structural integrity of the site.
Goal: Understand site conditions, plan excavation, and confirm frost footing depth.
Tools and materials
- Basement — Underground section of the house requiring frost protection
- House Foundation — The existing structure that needs protection
- Old Timber Retaining Wall — The structure being evaluated for replacement
- Sun Porch — An attached structure with specific foundation needs
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