Next is the foundation stage. This is critical to the final quality of your home. At this stage:
- A structural engineer prepares the slab design, calculates the load, analyzes the elasticity of soil, determines slab drops and drainage, and more.
- Sterling uses hand-tied steel slabs for their homes. This results in a more stable foundation.
- Then, a concrete pump delivers the concrete in place. By using a concrete pump, we are able to stop the separation of sand, rock and cement. As well as it controls the water content and reduces the time of pour.