Today was the first day of putting down the LOGIX blocks. Harold's crew took great care to first layout a perfectly square and accurate building onto the footings. Once all the chalk lines were snapped it was time to begin placing the LOGIX blocks. They bottom row was laid out and then tied togeher with nylon straps, always starting at the corners. Here Colin is tying the corner blocks of the entry.
Heavy rebar was then snapped into place before the next row was fit on top. The second row was tied together and also to the first row. The crew then used a laser level to make sure everything was perfect. The blocks were shimmed as necessary and then glued to the footings using a low expansion spray foam. By the end of the day they had completed two full rows. It will go faster from this point as there will be a lot less tying of blocks necessary. Four rows of blocks will be placed before the first pour. We can then fill the inside of the foundation with sand to seven inches below where the concrete floor will be poured. We should be ready to pour the first stage of the walls on Wednesday.
-grampa dan
