Pouring the concrete slab

The first load of concrete. This was an impressive operation...the slab required three loads. The thicker footings around the perimeter are filled first.



The load-bearing walls are supported by a thickened section in the slab, being filled here.

The first smoothing effort is done by the concrete team.

Just about there.

Nice to finally have a recogizable portion of the house done! After the concrete guys finished, our contractor, Marcus, stayed for hours continuing to smooth the slab on his hands and knees. Unfortunately, a heavy downpour passed over before the concrete had cured. Despite quick action by Max and Marcus covering the slab with plastic sheeting, in spots the slab looked like the surface of a golf ball. Marcus went back to work with his smoothing trowel...