A good foundation supports the dream.

I am pleased to report that after a 30 minute consultation between the builder and the septic design contractor last week we have come to some semblance of a resolution regarding this plague of a mound system.  I know what you are all thinking and yes, this septic system created additional stress even after the install.  The consternation was associated with the height of the foundation in relationship to the tank.  The distance from the tank to the house is approximately 60 to 70 yards.  The tolerance for the run was 1/16th of an inch from the house to the concrete tank.  Meaning there was not enough drop from the house to the tank to ensure that gravity did its job.  Like the old axiom goes, s%!t runs down hill.  Sadly, our hill just wasn't high enough.  The concrete holding tank has been placed at the base of the mound system.  The gravity feed system runs from the house to the tank where there rests a pump to move the fluids into the mound system allowing nature to take its course and purify dirty water.  There was concern over the tolerances for the gravity feed system.  The tank is a deep as it can go without compromising the system, and as it turns out, the tank was actually lower than the builder estimated.  Long story short, the elevation of the foundation shouldn't be an issue with the gravity feed system to the pump.  

The two man crew excavated the interior of the building site.  The extracted material was used to feather out the increased elevation of the foundation.  Engineered gravel was then brought in and compacted in the interior.  Forms were constructed and more gravel was added.  You will be able to see the footings for the slab, the piping for water and waste and the radon pipe. 

The crew was out at the property on Wednesday and began to pour the concrete.  Here are a few snapshots of the progress to date!

Thanks to Andy Strom for the use of the splitter and the jump for the pick-up!  When you leave the doors open and the Vikings game on the radio this team drains more than just your soul.    
















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  1. Tim McGinleyOctober 14, 2020 at 1:19 PM

    That’s funny! Thanks to Andy Strom for the use of the splitter and the jump for the pick-up! When you leave the doors open and the Vikings game on the radio this team drains more than just your soul.

    Beautiful location!

    LT

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