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Proper SquaringThe 3,4,5 is a redundant check to the diagonal check, but it can come in handy in certain situations where the diagonals cannot be easily accessed. I would note that most houses in Thailand are not 'square' because basic checks like these are not commonly done.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Sand MaintenanceThick plastic is used as a protective shield (against mixing with ground dirt) for sand and other aggregate.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Diagonal Checks for Column PlacementThe correct placement of columns is important to the overall project to ensure that the wall angles are as they should be and the house is as designed. Often the only tool used is an external measure + the use of a small square. This shows one additional check, taken from the 3 4 5 triangle rule. If you measure 3 meters along one axis and 4 meters along another axis the diagonal should be 5 meters (or in this case 6, 8 and 10). This is done in addition to measuring the diagonals for equality.dozerSep 27, 2011
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SpacersConcrete spacers are produced in various sizes during the project. Spacers are used in all the foundation work of the house + the driveways and external walkways.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Log SheetA log sheet is utilized to keep track of all materials and tools, indicating the amount received, amount used, purpose, by whom and associated date.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Black Plastic for ProtectionHere the stone tiling covering the entry columns are being protected from paint splatter with black plastic. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Use of Black Plastic for Splatter ControlIn preparation for color render of the perimeter wall black plastic is used extensively to protect surrounding areas of splatter.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Steel StrengthThe steel distributors in general use a system for strength specification which is meaningless structural engineers. The standard strength specification as indicated here is stamped on the rebar and conforms to an SDxx format. This SD30 used here means that it would require a 30 kg. weight to permanently deform a 1 mm strand of this steel. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Color Render ExperimentationHere is some color render being experimented on a larger scale. This gives a better idea of how the final appearance will be.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Bad Cement - Expiration DateCement bags normally have a production date somewhere on there. If you can find it, it makes your job easier during purchasing, as you can check it then.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Bad Cement - IndicationsThis is an example of stale cement. Cement has a shelf life of about 2 months and after that it becomes non powdery and sticks together much like this large size clump indicates. Workers will often try to use this cement with out saying anything but it is low quality and can be returned if it came from the store this way. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Comparison Regular Cinderblock to Oversize CinderblockThis shows the size differential between the normal cinderblock and the oversize cinderblock. Please also note that the normal cinderblock generally has no openings at the bottom, where the oversize has standard size openings in the top and bottom.dozerSep 27, 2011
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