I was thinking the same thing prior my post.
Weep tiles are laid up against the footing then covered with gravel. You would not see the weep tiles at this phase.
The sump pit is installed and buried up to the rim. Weep tile is run from the outer footing to the sump pit. The sump pit would be the lowest section of the soil. Theoretically, ground water drain downstream to the lowest section of the excavated soil and into the sump pit.
All the plumbing rough-in work completed.
For compressive strength (i.e. holding up the house) the cold joints are not a concern, other than that they will leak water and therefore need to be sealed. However, long-sweeping cold joints extending vertically and diagonally from bottom to top will definitely reduce the lateral and shear strength of the overall wall. If it were my house, I would definitely want an independent structural engineer to review and sign-off.
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Hi Robert,
The water appears high, but that was because we had a few days with a lot of rain, and yesterday when I stopped by the site was completely dry now.
On the F8 picture you are correct; this is the cold joint on the garage slab. I just took a picture from the front and back.
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Thank you for the reply, Gerardo.
Brian C thought a few days with a lot of rain would leave water level high. Although it crossed my mind, it would have to be a deluge in order to the water level to remain that high. I say this because if the images were taken on the same day, the other side of the trench was dry as a bone.
Remember where the low spot is in the basement incase you require additional water control systems. Although it might never happen, God welling, you can add a drywell to accommodate additional water control in case of flooding.
I couldn’t concur more aggressively, Marcel.
I would be having a word or two with the developer if that was a home I was purchasing.
If I had to lose a $5,000.00 deposit, I would. Nothing but stormy weather ahead if that is an acceptable condition. Imagine the framing and the rest of the trades construction will be like.
I be gone.
It’s a quality issue combined with lack of training mixed with a little of I don’t give a damn. Maybe add a touch of it’s above my pay grade. The only way to stop this is stop payment and insist that it be removed and replaced.
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MAJOR UPDATE:
Hello Everyone! Thank you for all the feedback. I ended up discussing this issue and ended up switching homes. Here is the new construction site that also finished the foundation step. This one looks a lot better in my opinion. I still would appreciate any feedback!
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Geraldo, happy you stood up to the builder. Bravo!
Please, I ask you with all the best intention and being at-arms-length, retain a certified home inspector to follow through with a 3 phase inspection as the home is being erected. Besides the piece of mind you you pay for, the report guarantees you success when utilized efficiently.
As well, it, the Phase inspection Reports are a record of how the home was constructed.
Happy for you.
Keep us posted.
Robert
