August 31, 2007: Footers

Mike & Tim came out to help pour the footers. We used the grade stakes to keep that top of the concrete level, making sure the spots for the Sonotube pier's were as smooth as possible.




Because it was such a hot day we needed to make sure that the concrete stayed moist so that cured properly. We went to the Tractor Supply and pick up a 35 gallon water tank. We attached a hose and was going to let gravity take it's course, which was taking FOREVER. Being the smart guy that I am, I decided to hook up the air compressor, It worked wonderfully, until I turned up the pressure...


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