Pouring slab

[CharlesZidler]

Will the company only do the casting or will they also build the rest?

It is a turnkey project, so everything.

 

[Centano]

Boring situation. The reinforcement probably needs to be redone, maybe the insulation as well. Perhaps bring in an independent inspector?

 

[CharlesZidler]

Boring situation. The reinforcement may need to be redone, maybe the insulation as well. Perhaps hire an independent inspector?

Should there be no gaps anywhere down to the ground surface?
Yes, well, I don't know where to get that on short notice.

 

[MathiasS]

Should there be no space/gap anywhere near the ground surface?
Yeah well, not sure where to get it on short notice.

If there's a gap, you usually at least fill it with foam to avoid a cold bridge up into the slab.

But this with the reinforcement is quite a serious mistake that really makes you wonder if the person who did the job has any clue about what they're doing, unfortunately.

 

[CharlesZidler]

If there's a gap, you usually at least fill it with foam to prevent a thermal bridge up into the slab.

But the issue with the reinforcement is quite a serious mistake that really makes you wonder if the person who did the work has any idea what they're doing, unfortunately.

Yes, they've filled a little with foam, but mostly around it, not down towards the ground.

 

[Plupp 405730]

Yes, they have filled a little with foam sealant but mostly around, not down towards the ground.

I would say that if a folding ruler blade is used as a measuring stick and it's wider than that, then foam it is. If it's wider than 8mm, they need to replace the edge element because foam rarely holds the same as solid cellular plastic...
Again, the reinforcement needs to be fixed!

 

[BSOD]

The reinforcement should be covered with about 30mm of concrete to protect it from rusting. Otherwise, the rusting reinforcement can crack the concrete. Additionally, there's the thermal bridge.

Against the foundation, you don't want the slabs to be connected in case of slight settling. A centimeter of foam insulation against the old foundation helps. Or cardboard. Just as long as there is a couple of millimeters of space.

However, as 100 people have said, wood and concrete should not be in contact.

Unfortunately, this doesn't look very professional.

 

[Centano]

Is it skimmed between the edge element and the decking?

 

[CharlesZidler]

Is there foam between the edge element and the decking?
[image]

Yes

 

[Centano]

Yes

How is the idea then that the wall should be built without the sill being damaged by water?

 

[CharlesZidler]

How is the wall supposed to be built without the base plate being damaged by water?

No, I had that question too, but I guess they've planned to let the cladding boards go down towards the decking. So the facade won't be able to overlap the slab and there will basically be a gap into the base plate. But they must cover it in some way.

 

[Centano]

Sounds like a highly questionable solution.

 

[CharlesZidler]

The reinforcement should be covered with about 30mm of concrete to protect it from rusting. Otherwise, the rusting reinforcement can crack the concrete. Additionally, there's a thermal bridge.

You don't want the plates to connect to the foundation in case of minor settling. A centimeter of foam against the old foundation helps. Or a cardboard. As long as there's a couple of millimeters of space.

However, as 100 people have said, wood and concrete should not be in contact.

Unfortunately, this does not look very professional.

Ok, because it seems like they want the plates to be fixed since they've drilled holes and inserted reinforcement bars, the slightly thicker ones you see in the picture are into the existing plate.

 

[CharlesZidler]

Sounds like a very dubious solution. [image]

Yes, but that was exactly the thought I had, only in picture form 😎

 

[Plupp 405730]

It's a turnkey contract, so everything.

If I were in your shoes, I would have called a meeting with the project manager to discuss if they want to continue as there are so many things that are wrong...