Mountain Cabin - Episode 3

What is the purpose of the clause in the contract regarding rock excavation?

• To charge more money for digging deeper or wider footings

• To prevent people from building houses on unstable ground

• To ensure the contractor is compensated for additional work

• To discourage excessive digging of deep footings

What is the benefit of using a rotary laser for setting grade pins?

• It provides a wider range for accurate readings

• It can shoot grade in two directions

• It has a self-leveling feature

• All of the above

Why did the workers need to move the Tahoe and park it up the hill?

• To avoid getting blocked in by the power diggers

• To have a better view of the construction site

• To prevent the Tahoe from getting damaged

• To make space for the excavation machinery

What is the purpose of the brown porta john?

• To provide a better view of the surroundings

• To prevent people from going over the bank

• To keep the workers warm in cold weather

• To add a touch of color to the construction site

Why did the workers need to go at the rock from different angles?

• To find the grain of the rock and remove it more easily

• To create a more interesting excavation pattern

• To test the strength of the rock

• To make the digging process more challenging

What is the purpose of setting grade pins for the concrete footings?

• To ensure the footings are level

• To provide a reference point for pouring concrete

• To check the slope of the construction site

• All of the above

Why did the workers need to cut the grade pins instead of beating them down?

• The ground was too hard to beat the pins down

• To save time and effort

• To ensure the pins are securely in place

• To create a cleaner and more precise finish

Why did the workers add rebar to the footings?

• To meet code requirements

• To provide additional strength and stability

• To prevent cracking and shifting of the concrete

• All of the above

What is the purpose of lapping the joints of the rebar?

• To ensure the rebar is securely connected

• To prevent the rebar from rusting

• To meet code requirements

• To create a more aesthetically pleasing finish

Why is it important to check the position of the grade pins before pouring concrete?

• To ensure the footings are level

• To prevent the posts from being off-center

• To meet code requirements

• To avoid costly mistakes and rework