Lanko 701This is a high compressive strength non shrink grout which was used to top up any columns that were poured to an incorrect height.dozer
Column Being Topped UpThis column is being topped up with Lanko 701 grout placed into formwork because the original poured height was too low. (oops!!)dozer
Level LayerA level layer of cement mixed with sand is laid to ensure the block laying start on a level surface. Notice the clear leveling line. It is never assumed that the floor is perfectly level. dozer
Aerated BlocksThe q con aerated blocks are glued into place. Each row is attached to the column with 6 mm rebar. dozer
AdhesiveA adhesive is used to fix the horizontal pieces of 6 mm rebar in the column. This rebar is fitted into holes drilled into the column and it extends into the first block next to the column to avoid separation problems. dozer
Laying BlocksPreparing the hole in the column for the 6mm rebar to be placed and protrude into the block adjacent to the column.dozer
Form Work for Ring BeamThe formwork for a ring beam on top of a 7.5 cm section of walling for a storage room. dozer
15 cm BlocksThere was an area of the house which required 20 cm wide blocks but unfortunately we had ordered 15 cm wide blocks. Here I am figuring out that you can use the 15 cm block anyway if you lay them on their side because all variations of block sizes are always 20 cm high (duh!!). dozer
Poured Ring BeamA poured ring beam with U shaped rebar to keep it in place. This is in a section that used 20 cm. thick wall. 1 commentsdozer
Form Work for LintelThe form work for a lintel/ring beam. There are U shaped pieces of 12 mm rebar used to ensure that the forms don't spread out when the concrete is poured. dozer
Rear ExteriorShowing ring beams extending below and above window openings. dozer
Wire Mesh After Corner AddedThe wire mesh partially embedded in render after the corner has been squared. dozer
