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Cinderblocks used as Supports for Ground BeamSmall cinder blocks are used as permanent supports (on the inside) for the ground beam. These will remain as a part of the foundation after the ground beam is poured.
dozerSep 27, 2011
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Interior WallThe start of the interior wall laying process. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Horizontal Wall BeamA horizontal concrete beam right after being poured.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Interior Brick workRed bricks are used on the interior walls, which when affixed with concrete are much stronger than the regular cinder blocks.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Internal Wall intermediate BeamsThe interior walls have two horizontal intermediate concrete beams for strength. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Depth IndicatorA depth of render indicator is plastered in place prior to render application. This is used to determine the thickness of the render to be applied. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Front of HouseThe non consistency of the external render color coat gives a homey feel to the project.dozerSep 27, 2011
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External Color Render ApplicationThe external color render is applied over a rough dry coat of non color render. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Render BrushThe brush is used during the render application to sprinkle water on the render as it is starting to dry, then it is polished with a cement trowel.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Straight Tool used During RenderDuring the render application this tool is used to set the wall straight between depth indicators. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Interior Wall use of Plumb BobA plumb bob is used to set a vertical line for the interior walls that will be brought 'true' during the render application. Straight lines are use vertically and horizontally.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Missing Foundation ColumnsThis structure only has two traditional foundation columns, located at the front side of the front patio. The other columns have been replaced by the load bearing walls used as an integral part of the design.dozerSep 27, 2011
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