Make sure you know the builder is reputable and has a quality control process in place before you sign a contract to build a new home. I'm happy to say our builder, Newmark Homes, is both reputable and has a good quality control plan.
We last talked about preparing the pad for the slab and the importance of a solid base. Well, it turns out our fill was not proper and the pad did not pass the core sample test the first go around. Replacing the fill and re-compacting the pad was necessary. The builder was able to prevent a mistake from becoming a problem. We lost a little construction time, but the final house will be sitting on a solid foundation.
Speaking of the foundation, check out the photo gallery. The underground plumbing is in, the steel and tension cables are installed AND the concrete slab has been poured. We have the makings of a structure.
Once the slab is cured, the post tension cables will be tightened and the framing will begin. We should see steady progress from this point forward.
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... blogging from Kingwood, TX
