The Building of a Custom Home - A photo feature by EAGer Web Page Design

The Building of a Custom Home
A photo feature by Eager Web Page Design

 

4. Pouring the Foundation
4a. Leveling the Concrete

 

After the foundation is leveled, a jitterbug, a tool with a perforated bottom plate, is used to make sure that the top portion of concrete is free of solid matter.

After the foundation is leveled, a "jitterbug", a tool with a perforated bottom plate, is used to make sure that the top portion of concrete is free of solid matter.

 

After the "jitterbug" is used, a long-handled tool called a bull float is used to smooth the newly placed concrete.

After the "jitterbug" is used, a long-handled tool called a "bull float" is used to smooth the newly placed concrete.

 

Finally, a power trowel is used to smooth the concrete.

Finally, a power trowel is used to smooth the concrete.  Learn more about concrete at The Concrete Network.

 

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