ᐅ Severe weather warning level red for our construction area tomorrow!

Created on: 12 May 2018 21:13

Hello everyone,

A severe weather warning has been issued for our building site tomorrow from 2 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day. It is a red alert with warnings of heavy rain, hail, and hurricane-force winds.

At the moment, our base slab is prepared for the concrete pour scheduled on Monday.

Current status:

- 18 cm (7 inches) of perimeter insulation installed
- plastic sheeting on top
- spacers and one layer of reinforcement steel

Can I leave everything as it is shown in the picture without worry, or should I secure anything or take other precautions?

Could hail cause serious damage to the plastic sheeting or the perimeter insulation?

Foundation construction site with reinforcement steel mesh, gravel, and adjacent house

Thanks in advance,

greetz Jörg

KingSong15 May 2018 13:14

#43

So far, I do not have an expert involved; I am currently waiting for the site manager’s opinion. After that, I will probably arrange for an expert to oversee the entire construction.

Arifas15 May 2018 13:21

#44

I would definitely do that as well, regardless of what the site manager says

haydee schrieb:
I don’t like it either, just based on instinct. Do you have an expert? I would get one, even if it’s only for the foundation slab

Caspar202015 May 2018 14:39

#45

I don't see anything concerning there. It's probably just 1-2cm (about 0.4-0.8 inches) deep. But what does that really mean in construction?

Nordlys15 May 2018 15:20

#46

I think he means the accumulation of small stones in the corners.
Bricklayer at the front. Is there no professional here? Karsten

Knallkörper15 May 2018 15:53

#47

I do have some concerns, particularly regarding the compressive strength in the corners. However, my main worry is the insufficient concrete cover over the reinforcement steel. In some areas, it is probably only a few millimeters (inches) or may even be partially exposed to air.

tomtom7915 May 2018 19:35

#48

Search for gravel nests! I believe this is a defect.

ᐅ Severe weather warning level red for our construction area tomorrow!

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