Pouring the Flooring

So there we were in mid-November with frigid cold temperatures, snow on the ground, and not much of a house.

Anyone who has dealt much with concrete knows that it can't be poured much below freezing.  The mix is about 20 percent water, and if it freezes... you're screwed.  So after waiting through a record cold week in November, we had to just go for it and keep things moving.

A big smokey concrete truck rolls in. yum.

A couple old guys are hard at work smoothing it out.

One heck of a long bull float

Then after work we found them running the helicopters.

The next day, it was all covered up.  Blankets, insulation boards and straw to hold some heat in while it cures.

I wanted to see the finish so bad, but had to just let it stay covered until Joe gave it his blessing.  But it was a huge relief to have the pour done.  Framing is up next!