Final preparation for pouring the slab includes a layer of foam insulation and a grid of reinforcing wire.

Insulation and a wire reinforcing grid is laid on the crushed stone.

Insulation and a wire reinforcing grid is laid on the crushed stone.

Detail of slab prep. Ready for concrete.

Detail of slab prep. Ready for concrete.

 

A couple of hours later, and voilĂ ! Our slab has been poured. Stuff is getting real.

The slab has been poured!

The slab has been poured!

Finishing the slab by hand.

Finishing the slab by hand.

The lumber package was delivered today, too. Now stuff is getting REALLY real!

The lumber package arrived today, too.

The lumber package arrived today, too.

Lumber package: 2x4's, 2x6's, sheathing, laminated beam material, etc.

2×4’s, 2×6’s, sheathing, VERSA-LAM laminated beams, shingles, fasteners, etc.

As one of the workers said, we’re about to start going up.