Putting Down a Firm Footing

I would venture to say one of the least romantic phases of the construction process would be the foundation work.  Who can really get excited about a bunch of trenches dug in the dirt and slabs of concrete?  That would probably stand true for many but not for me.  I personally have gotten a thrill from watching the process of anchoring this house to the ground on which it will stand.  I certainly have not taken any of this process for granted.

During the 30 years my parents have lived on this land, I have heard hundreds of times how rocky this hilltop is.  My mom has dug thousands upon ten thousands of rocks out of the earth as she and my dad have cultivated and landscaped the property.  Though I do not have a background in civil engineering, I know enough to say that this rocky ground makes excellent support for a house foundation. So, it is with confidence that I can say that this house is going to stand on solid ground.