The footing - Thanksgiving break, 2014.
With the trenches roughed out, we began setting up the footing forms using XPS rigid insulation. For the Passive House requirements we will have a continuous layer of insulation from the sides of each footing all the way to the roof. Once we get above grade the insulating materials will change but this is where it all starts.
Atlas Concrete provided the concrete. It was like having our own ready-mix plant right on site. There was virtually no waste.
With 2" of XPS covering our footing we're off to a warm start.
After about a week of curing, she was ready for the foundation. We will spend next week insulating and back filling in preparation for the floor slab. Stay tuned!
