• Five times stronger than block
• Strong enough for full height backfill
• Can be backfilled in about a week
• Integral radon collection system
• Integral foundation perimeter drain
• Manufacturers 30 year warranty on waterproofing membrane
• Competitively priced turnkey job
• Ready for framing in about a week!

How we do it... (click on an image to view larger image)

1. STEP 1 We begin by forming the footers on a leveled foundation hole, provided by the builder.  If necessary, HLC can also provide the excavation for the foundation.  Only the finest, name-brand, proven products are used in the foundation construction.  The forming of the footer is done using Certain Teed Form-a-Drain. 
   
2. STEP 2 Steel reinforcing bars are placed on 2 foot centers both horizontally and vertically. The aluminum forming system is set in place forming the basement walls. We use the premier Tuf-N-Lite forming systems which allows for quick and precise forming of all walls, corners and bond beams. Brick ledges are set to the customer requirements. After the walls are formed, any beam pockets, access openings, or other special needs are performed.
   
3. STEP 3 After all walls are plumbed, aligned, and oiled, a boom type concrete pump is used to place the 3,500 psi concrete. Anchor bolts are set in place and the concrete is allowed to set up overnight. The following day, the forms are stripped and the foundation is ready for waterproofing.
   
4. STEP 4 HLC is a certified installer of TREMCO waterproofing products. All residential foundations are waterproofed using the Tuf-N-Dry waterproofing system. The system consists of a spray-on 60 mil thick membrane and covered with a ¾ inch thick drainage board to protect the liner during backfill and allow for water to drain to the integral perimeter drain. The interior of the footer liner is piped and ready for the builder to connect an external vent pipe forming a passive radon collection system. This system can easily be activated with the addition of a vent fan placed in the line.