Post by @yngmar@social.tchncs.de

@yngmar@social.tchncs.de

2026-07-17 19:42 UTC

Late again, but progress was made. Hacked away the clay and some boulders on this stretch. This was more manual labour than on the previous side, because with the concrete overhang the excavator couldn't get as close to the wall. Also because it was hot and this is the south side and I of course ended up doing it at noon 😰 Next a lot of drilling, finishing the final hole as my last SDS bit melted. These rocks are really hard. The same drill bit will go through concrete like butter but die after about a dozen holes in granite. Installed anchor bolts to connect the big stones (and old concrete) to the new concrete. Then more holes for rebar spacers/supports, the long rebar pieces and the top XPS panels. #Foundation #Renovation #LogHouse #DIY #Homestead #Insulation #Building

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@yngmar@social.tchncs.de 2026-07-18 07:18

Things your regular hired builders won't do: When the excavator digs up a fine chunk of sod, move it to a matching hole in the lawn to fill that :minecraft:

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@yngmar@social.tchncs.de 2026-07-18 10:43

Footing foam went in. Its just as sunny as yesterday, but there's a breeze going making it more tolerable. Also the occasional gust smacking a foam panel in my face or chasing one down in the yard. Skirt/apron (never quite sure which term is right, I guess both work) went in next, with the first part of a corner extending outwards, because corners leak more and thus need more protection. I'm racing to finish and close this before the next big rain 😰 #Foundation #Renovation #DIY #LogHouse #Homestead #Insulation

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@quixote@mastodon.nz 2026-07-18 01:38

@yngmar@social.tchncs.de I've been following all your reports on this with enormous interest. What a giant job!

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