Now that the joists have all been installed, it is time to install the sub-floor. For the sub-floor we chose a product that combines a radiant panel and sub-floor all in one. While installing the Warmboard is more complex then installing a standard sub-floor due to the fact that you have to follow a plan, it is not rocket science. There are three panel types that are used to create the pattern for the for the tubes to run in.
It is recommended that the concrete has at least 30 days to cure before the house be backed filled, we figure that it should be fine as it has had 5 months to cure. Back filling will make it easier to install the Warmboard and at 98 lbs a piece, anything to make it easier is appreciated.
Well today the sub-floor arrived and I had them deliver it to the back of the lot. We decided to go with a product called Warmboard as it combines the sub-floor and the radiant panel into one. Which will hopefully speed up the install process so we can make up some of the lost time due to the mistakes made by our ICF installers.
ok, it is not really adult lego, but ICF which stands for Insulated concrete forms. Basically you stack they like you would lego, putting rebar as you go and tie the blocks as needed. Once you have them ready to go you fill them with concrete making sure they are level both vertical and horizontal and your good to go. We looked at a couple different manufactures of ICF blocks and settles on the Advantage ICF building System by Plasti-Fab. We are using their 6″ block which is really 11″ wide with a 6″ concrete core.
Seems the contractors could not read the survey sticks that the surveyors left. The house is now 17″ from where it is suppose to be. Not great as they already poured the footings.
Well we no longer have just a hole in the ground, we now have a hole in the ground with footings. That said, I am sure they could not have picked a colder day if they had tried, but even with the cold they decided to go ahead with the pour. Just wish I had a picture of the footings, but for some reason I can not find them.