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    Aug 1, 2014, 11:25 AM
    Pouring a basement cement floor in new construction
    We are in the process of building a new house. Footers and basement walls are poured, framing and subflooring is done, windows are cut out and roof shingles are on. I now notice that the concrete for the basement floor has not been poured.

    My question is: Can someone tell me when and how that will be done at this point? I've heard that they may cut a hole in the subflooring, which I sincerely hope is not true!
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    Aug 1, 2014, 11:42 AM
    No basement windows or doors where a hose can be brought in to pump the concrete in?
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    Aug 1, 2014, 11:47 AM
    There are 2 small windows and a set of unfinished wood steps.
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    Aug 1, 2014, 11:53 AM
    Think they will pump it in through the windows I think its like a 4" or 6" hose
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    Aug 1, 2014, 12:26 PM
    Thank you, that makes me feel a lot better!
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    Aug 1, 2014, 02:42 PM
    I agree with Smoothy, this is common. Why have you not asked your builder?
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