How Do You Make A Concrete Block Crawl Space?
The foundation is extremely important in new construction. Everything follows the foundation of the house, so if there is a minor error in the foundation it can become a serious error before the house is complete. With this in mind, laying out the concrete block for a crawl space must be done accurately. The do-it-yourself handyman can do this when he follows guidelines and double-checks his work. Place two constructions stakes at each end of the wall at least 2 feet away from the edge of the foundation. This allows room to work. Place a third stake between the two others, forming a big “H,” and nail the stake into place to serve as a cross member. This makes what is called a batter board. Run a length of builder’s twine between the two sets of batter boards. Adjust the string until it marks the location of the outside of the foundation wall exactly. Tie it in position to the crosspiece of each batter board and mark the crosspiece at this spot in the event the string comes loose. Repea
