Day 1 (5-16-05)

Ground Breaking!

*Digging the basement 6 1/2' below grade (745' which is the flood protection elevation)
*Perimeter dug is 3'-0 wider than actual basement walls.
*Used some of the dirt to build up elevation for future garage, driveway and rear porch. Compacted this.
*Discovered old clay field drainage tile running about 4' below grade through the front of house. Cut this off on south side of house today.
*Firm Indiana clay found for basement foundation
*Minimal water seapage