Need someone who can pour a concret basement in central PA! (Clearfield: home builder, construction) - Pennsylvania - City-Data Forum

meanstomyend · 04-21-2009, 07:53 PM

Looking at building a Deltec house (18 sided round house), but the builder apparently can't find anyone to pour a basement. Poured basements are recommended by Deltec and generally keep the voices in my head happier versus block basements (lower maintenance, less chances of cracking, etc)... but as mentioned, he can't find someone willing. May just be everyone he knows makes block basements.

Anyone know anyone who can make such a beastie in central PA? (Clearfield county) I'll call Deltec tomorrow to see if they have anyone in their rolodex, but thought I'd throw it out there just on the off-chance

canterm · 04-21-2009, 10:19 PM

Have you thought about using a superior wall system. Google it. It is essentially a pre fabricated oured wall, which in my opinion is the best. I just used it for a 5000 square foot custom home.

meanstomyend · 04-22-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by canterm

Have you thought about using a superior wall system. Google it. It is essentially a pre fabricated oured wall, which in my opinion is the best. I just used it for a 5000 square foot custom home.

interesting. what was the area and cost of the basement?

canterm · 04-22-2009, 01:24 AM

Basement was about 2200 square feet with 9 foot ceilings and cost about 40,000. I would say it costs about 10% more than the traditional poured walls. One thing I will point out which was a big consideration for me is that I wanted to finish the basement. The Superior Wall System is already insulated and much easier to finish because it has the cut outs for the electrical wires.

How large are you planning on the basement area being? I have a lot of experience with construction from what my home and others I have had renovated, and I would not want to do a block foundation if it was for a large area. Make sure regardless of the foundation you go with, you get a proper installer. I had a few issues here. Dont let them backfill without framing and basement walls braced, it can push them.

meanstomyend · 04-22-2009, 10:27 AM

I feel the same about the block basement, don't want one.
House we're looking at building has a footprint of 1600sq.ft.
I too will finish the basement down the road, but the framing and such doesn't freak me out... I just want the best basement for a very solid house.

Dawne · 04-29-2009, 10:17 AM

Advanced Concrete is a Superior Walls dealer local to me and I know they travel quite a distance outside of Snyder County.

Superior Walls by Advanced Concrete Systems - Insulated Concrete Walls - Prefab Basement Walls - Precast Concrete Walls

rcb1966 · 04-30-2009, 08:54 AM

I will inquire with my mason....I am a home builder....he may have an interest. Question: 8' or 9' height wall.....because if it is 8', then you only need to pour 8" thick walls. For 9' wall, code in PA, requires a 10" thick wall. This obviously will affect the price. How would you pay for this....cash is King....and how soon to start??

canterm · 04-30-2009, 07:25 PM

If this was my house I would not go with anything that was not 9' or taller. If you want to finish the basement later on it is much better situation. Also if was doing poured wall I would go 10" thick regardless.