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Foundation Preparations

 
 

 
  Styofoam forms are used for the foundation. It provides the insulation from ground frost and the concrete is just pourde between the forms. Here you see some of the 15 sides. They are made up of 16 boards, 8 each side separated by a spacer. They need to be precisely cut in a jig.  
 

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