Foundation Overview - Foam and Forms Complete
Photo Details
- Date: October 20, 2025
- Time: 6:49 PM EDT (4 seconds after previous photo)
- Weather: Clear skies, 55°F. Good evening lighting conditions.
- Phase: Foundation preparation complete, ready for concrete
- Location: 309 E. 7th St., Clare, MI
- View: Wide angle showing entire foundation area
Description
This evening overview shot shows the complete foundation preparation with all elements in place and ready for the concrete pour. The entire system is visible from this angle.
Visible Elements
- Complete Foundation System:
- Leveled interior sand/gravel base
- Perimeter trench with foam insulation installed
- Wooden forms around entire perimeter
- Support stakes securing forms
- Foam Insulation: White foam board visible along the perimeter edges
- Installed for frost protection per contract specs
- Appears consistent around visible perimeter
- Site Context:
- White lattice fence (left/neighbor boundary)
- Natural wood fence (right/rear boundary)
- Existing white house in left background
- Neighboring homes visible in background
- Dusk lighting with pink/purple sky tones
- Fall season landscaping
Foundation Readiness Checklist
Based on this image, the foundation appears ready for concrete with:
- ✅ Excavation complete to proper depth
- ✅ Base leveled and compacted
- ✅ Perimeter forms installed and braced
- ✅ Foam insulation positioned
- ⏳ Utility sleeves (should be installed before concrete)
- ⏳ In-floor heating PEX tubing (should be installed before concrete)
- ⏳ Final inspection before pour
What’s Missing from View
Elements specified in contract but not visible in this photo:
- 2” Creatherm foam under concrete (may be installed or not visible)
- ½” PEX tubing for in-floor heat (likely not yet installed or not visible in evening light)
- Utility sleeves for sewer, water, electrical, fiber optic (may be installed but not visible)
Related Documents
- Hershberger’s Contract - Complete foundation specifications
- Delivery invoice for hydronic heating - PEX materials for in-floor heat
- Foundation and Slab - Foundation construction phase