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Sand and Stone delivered and ready for construction of the ground beams - Cement delivered in bags in a weatherproof area.chiymanJan 18, 2011
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Formwork and reinforcement placed and ready for concrete pour the next daychiymanJan 18, 2011
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Formwork for ground beamsI checked carefully to ensure that there was sufficient space between the reinforcement and the wooden formwork. Some adjustment was necessary. If the steel dosent have a concrete cover (of sufficent thickness) then it will be exposed to the atmosphere and will corrode. At best this will show as a dirty brown mark on the exterior of the structure and at worst, over time could cause structural failure.chiymanJan 18, 2011
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putting the ground beams in place.chiymanDec 27, 2010
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The workers camp with excess concrete being used for a place for washing. The workers like to stay in the tent which they regarded as more professional than constructing their own accommodation!!chiymanDec 27, 2010
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The Electical Authority man with his wife - they were perfectly charming. He did his work very professionally and also helped with the breaker installation. Thanks.chiymanDec 27, 2010
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Ground beams being placed in position on top of the below groung columns - lots of water applied to consolidate the footings.chiymanDec 27, 2010
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The Electric man came to give us power!chiymanDec 27, 2010
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The Electric man came to give us power 2!chiymanDec 27, 2010
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In control of the water connectionchiymanDec 27, 2010
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Water connection from the villiage supply from the Klong - so long as the chap in charge remembers to turn the pump on!chiymanDec 27, 2010
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Lunch BreakchiymanDec 27, 2010
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