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Backfill


 

Finishing up


Once the foundation walls are poured, the over-dig needs to be backfilled.  Backfill, however, is more than pushing dirt into the overdig.  It consists of placing an appropriate amount of gravel (10-14 in.) over the tile for drainage.  Leftover spoils are then placed into the overdig to complete this task.

Sometimes the overdigs are filled entirely with gravel - to reduce settling in areas such as patios, porches and driveways.