Foundation - Footer

Concrete day started with yet more trench widening and cleanup.  Next, I cut up pieces of rebar and pounded them in every 4 feet with their tops at exactly the height (via laser level) that I wanted the top of the footer.  That way there is not measuring going on when the concrete truck is there. Then I put lengths of rebar on 'chairs' in the trench and wired them together. I put two in most some trenches and three in others where I wanted a little more strength.

This rebar cutter/bender from Georges Tool Rental for $28/day was nice to have...but probably not critical for a job this small.

The concrete schedule was running a bit late.  I had scheduled it for 2pm.  It got here around 3:30.  I paid $233 for the delivery and $67/yd.  I estimated 7 yards and ordered 8.  At the end, the guy said he thought there was a half yard left...but maybe he was just being nice.  At least I didn't run out.

We 'shot' the concrete wet and fast to make it to the back corners without any wheel barrow work.  I was concerned about being the only guy working...considering that this was my first time doing it.  But the driver was helpful and it went really well.  I did work like a dog though.  One thing I didn't know is that when the concrete is so wet, you get splattered all over your face if you're working near the shoot.

And the finished product!  I was really pushing to get to this point by today.  Now I can take a bit of a break while it rains for the next two days.