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Perimeter Wall Construction


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These shots show the techniques used for perimeter wall construction in this project. The perimeter wall heights vary, up to a height off 2 m. There are support columns spread equidistantly at appx. 2.5 m. The columns are poured after and around the adjacent block work, with a 'tie in' piece of rebar crossing through the column. Color pigment was added during the application of the final render coat for a paintless surface.

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Site Preparation and Management


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Materials (as well as equipment) are kept out of the elements so they don't degrade. The grounds are initially treated for underground insects, such as termites.

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Deep Water Artesian Well


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The 6" bore holes were dug to a depth of over 30 m. A high quality franklin submersible pump is set in the bottom of each bore hole. The water flow rate was tested and easily passed the guaranteed minimum of 2000 liters per hour.

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The Well Digging RigNot fancy but effective.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Bore hole being drilleddozerSep 27, 2011
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Standard bore hole drill bitsdozerSep 27, 2011
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Diamond bit rock drillA diamond drill bit suitable for underground rocks and obstructions.dozerSep 27, 2011

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Blocks being LaidHere the cinder blocks are being laid according to a 'straight' line of fishing wire which is used to keep the rows level.dozer
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Footing frame baseThe framework base for the footings made out of 6 mm rebar.
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Pesticide applicationThis is the pesticide used for termite termination, brand 'kornonam', which mixes with water 1 part to 19 parts. This seems to be a very and simple and effective preventative measure. dozer
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Red Perimeter Wall SectionAesthetically, the wall finish looks nicer without the underlying blocks showing through. Although the pattern seems to diminish with time (due to the blocks drying out), we now have figured out how to get no show through at all. dozer
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Footing HoleThe footings are dug out 1 m. square by up to 40 cm. deep depending on the slope of the land. As the ground beam will sit right on the footing, the footings are poured so that they are level.dozer
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Form work for ground beamThe wood form work to support the pour of the ground beam which sits on the footing. The ground beam will be 10 centimeters wide by about 20 centimeters deep.
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Small Size Cinder BlocksThe smaller size cinder blocks are used only in the construction of the perimeter walls.dozer
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Colored Render Coat being AppliedHere is the render coat being applied. This takes some trial and error to get correct with color render.dozer

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