Prepping a Post-Tension Slab Before We Pour Concrete! (Part 2)

Here is what happens BEFORE the concrete truck arrives! In Part 2 of our build series, we walk through the entire foundation preparation for our post-tension slab—from digging grade beams and laying down the vapor barrier to running heavy-duty steel rebar and tensioning cables. Building in Texas means dealing with unpredictable weather, and this phase was no exception. We walk through how we managed rain delays and handled a few unexpected electrical and plumbing sub-contractor coordination issues right before the pour. If you enjoy step-by-step custom build documentation, hit SUBSCRIBE to follow the entire project from the ground up! 👇 WATCH PART 1 (Rough Plumbing Setup): [INSERT YOUR UNLISTED/PUBLIC PART 1 LINK HERE] ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS 0:00 - Introduction & Foundation Plan Overview 1:01 - Aerial View of the Site At Start of Prep 1:37 - Digging Grade Beams and Installation of Vapor Barrier 3:10 - Up Close Look and Explanation of Completed Foundation Prep 5:49 - Weather Challenges and What We Faced 7:02 - Final Aerial View of Foundation Read for Concrete 8:04 - Final Comments 🔨 KEY TOPICS COVERED IN THIS VIDEO: Grade beam excavation and pad preparation Polyethylene vapor barrier installation Post-tension cable layout and rebar reinforcement 💬 LET'S CONNECT! Got questions about post-tension foundations or slab prep? Drop a comment below—I read and answer as many as I can! #PostTensionSlab #ConcreteFoundation #SlabPrep #CustomBuild #TexasConstruction #BuildingAHouse #FoundationPrep Music Credits: And Awaken - Stings by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/