9:15AM - Embankment preparation and resodding work continues. The faulty weir reconstruction has been removed (see yesterday's post). Pulte has committed to getting the correct precast concrete size so that bricks won't need to be added to achieve the correct height. The top photo, taken yesterday afternoon at about 4:00PM, shows the weir addition (precast section plus 2 layers of bricks, poorly mortared). The bottom photo shows the same weir at 9:15Am today. Notice that the repair work has already been removed. I also noticed in today's photo that there is no sign of the groove (per Pulte's plan) that was supposed to be cut into the existing structure before the new precast addition was installed. This groove was intended to lock the two precast units together and to provide a means of sealing the joint between them against leaks. It escapes me how the installer expected a haphazard (my opinion anyway) cement bond to prevent future leaks between the two precast sections. We need to keep a closer eye on how they repair these weirs. I believe that the repair to the weir in L-154 is already leaking slightly. It would also make sense to check all of the repaired weirs before we do any "sign-off" on the project.
4:00 PM- No activity at this time. However, Pulte had the contractor do more excavating today in the northern 1/2 of the lagoon. Apparently the survey readings taken two days ago showed that the lagoon bottom in that area was not deep enough. the top photo was taken at 4:00PM today.
You are dead on correct, Earth Angel! You've got to watch the Master Builder because the Master Builder doesn't know how to build, or how to follow plans. Small wonder these structures leak!
ReplyDeletePlans? Did you say plans? Are they even familiar with such a concept? I know e.g., that we have been denied a set of plans for our homes in the event we need to reconstruct our homes or portions thereof, due to storm damage, etc.
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