Welding

While we were getting the initial foundation footing ready we discovered that it was quicker to weld the pieces of rebar together than it was to use traditional rebar ties. 

Now that the perimeter footer is in place we have turned our attentions to the footers needed for the 7 piers and the fireplace.  We chose to weld these rebar sections also. 

 

The plus side of this is that John got to practice his welding skills too.  In the picture you can see that John is welding the fireplace rebar and behind him you can see the pad and uprights of rebar that will go in each pier.  We hope to have the piers and fireplace footings poured in concrete this weekend.