James Smith Two
06-26-2010, 07:23 PM
I am in the process of building a new home and have had the footings and foundation poured by an experienced commercial contractor, and the framing has just commenced. In the process of waterproofing the foundation I have discovered that a section of the foundation in which a walkout via a patio door has been poured incorrectly. The contractor has stepped down a 29 foot section of the foundation to the level of the bottom of the patio door for the entire length of this section. Some of this section is actually below grade. All of this section except for the patio door should have been approximately 12 inches higher.
This could of course be corrected by pouring additional concrete on top of the existing
wall. However, given that the foundation is supporting the upper floor and roof I am
concerned about the cold joint that will occur. So, I am considering insisting that the contractor replace this section from the footing up and tie it into the existing structure
using reinforcing bar (rebar) and a cut keyway.
Any comments and/or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
The original work has not yet been invoiced nor paid.
This could of course be corrected by pouring additional concrete on top of the existing
wall. However, given that the foundation is supporting the upper floor and roof I am
concerned about the cold joint that will occur. So, I am considering insisting that the contractor replace this section from the footing up and tie it into the existing structure
using reinforcing bar (rebar) and a cut keyway.
Any comments and/or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
The original work has not yet been invoiced nor paid.