Beam PourA vibrator being used during the ground beam pour to ensure minimum voids in the concrete. dozer
Form work for Ground BeamCinder block formwork for the ground beam with wood on the outside. dozer
Soil CompactingUsing a rented vibrator to compact the soil. There are benzine and diesel models rated by weight. dozer
Laser LevelChecking the layout with a laser level which shoots a beam straight ahead and also at a 90 degree angle as well as vertical. dozer
Damp Course put in PlaceUsing a heavier plastic that doesn't tear easy like the saran wrap type ones normally used. This is designed to keep moisture from seeping into materials above it. In addition a waterproofing agent is used on the floor pour.dozer
Damp CourseAnother view of the damp course plastic sheeting. dozer
Floor LevelThe wood stakes indicate the level of the floor pour. The rebar being used is the prefab rebar mesh (that comes in a roll) type typically used in flooring. dozer
Rebar on top of PlasticThere is a piece of rebar which holds the welded rebar mesh in place until the floor is poured. It will be lifted into place during the floor pour (positioned half way in the floor). dozer
FloorThe floor after the pour. The surface is rough broomed to prepare it for the tile. dozer
PatioThe patio was poured 5 cm lower than the normal floor. Note that the ground beam on the outside of the patio was lowered by 5 cm. dozer
Rebar Level being SetThe prefab welded rebar mesh is adjusted into place during the floor pour. dozer
Spacers in WalkwayPreparing for the walk way pour around the exterior of the house. Although they are placing spacers they don't really work well for a floor pour as the rebar gets stepped on and bends. Here they are using 6mm rebar and wiring it together as opposed to the prefab welded rebar mesh. dozer