I visited the Oasis precast foundation factory on Monday (6/9/08) and watched our foundation being poured. I was fascinated by their process, and the thoughtful detail that goes into their product. This product already uses 70% less concrete than a poured wall, provides a true R10 system, includes mold-proof wallboard, and it does so with very little to no waste. The forms look impressive. I can't wait to see it installed tomorrow (6/12/08).

BTW - The folks at the factory could not have been nicer! When the batteries in my camera died they scrambled to get me some that would work. They went as far as removing batteries from wall clocks, calculators, and bathroom air fresheners. Unfortunately, none of the ones scavenged had enough power left to run my camera. Dave Bruni was kind enough to let me borrow his camera so i could get a few good pictures.

** 6/12/08

When we arrived at the site the trucks were lined up and ready to go. Brett Flint and his crew had already put the finishing touches on the stone base and were just waiting for the crane to arrive. When it did arrive at 11AM, they immediately set to work and got the job done at an impressive rate. By 6PM we had a complete, insulated, and water proof foundation plus what looks like a finished basement. The site was left clean and free of construciton waste (primarily empty tubes of caulking).

I might also add that they My mother-in-law commented, "I know nothing about foundations, but that is the nicest looking one I have ever seen."

Here are some pictures:

Oasis Foundation Pour and Install

Ed