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Color Render ApplicationThere are two layers of render coat applied before the color coat. The render is applied rough and let set up until a finish coat is applied. dozer
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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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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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Footing frame baseThe framework base for the footings made out of 6 mm rebar.
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Footing holeThe footing hole and base framework on a poured concrete lip.
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Footing holeThe footing hole with rebar framework.
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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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Ground BeamPour in progress.
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Ground BeamAfter a completed pour with the metal frames distributed evenly at 2.5 meter intervals.
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Staggered Ground BeamA staggered ground beam design to accommodate for unevenness in the ground level.
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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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6mm Tie-in RebarThis shows a piece of 6mm rebar which sits in between blocks as they are laid and goes through the column framework. This is used to secure the blocks on either side of the column together.dozer
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