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FloorThe floor after the pour. The surface is rough broomed to prepare it for the tile. dozerSep 26, 2011
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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). dozerSep 26, 2011
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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. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Damp CourseAnother view of the damp course plastic sheeting. dozerSep 26, 2011
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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.dozerSep 26, 2011
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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. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Soil CompactingUsing a rented vibrator to compact the soil. There are benzine and diesel models rated by weight. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Form work for Ground BeamCinder block formwork for the ground beam with wood on the outside. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Beam PourA vibrator being used during the ground beam pour to ensure minimum voids in the concrete. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Rebar Frame + FormworkThe wood form is used on the exterior and will be removed after the pour where the blocks will stay in place. The vertical rebar is 6mm and the horizontal rebar is 12mm. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Spacer ProductionThe spacers are small rounds of concrete with embedded wire in them. The wire allows the spacers to be tied onto the desired element. There are two sizes used in this build, 3cm (on the side of beam) and 5cm (under footing/beam).dozerSep 26, 2011
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Form work for Ground BeamStarting the form work for the ground beam. On the inside it will be cinder block and on the other side it will be form wood (which is removed after the pour).dozerSep 26, 2011
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