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Glass Block OffsetThe glass blocks are laid in to be even with the outside wall after rendering. This shows the bathroom wall, the clear blocks (opaque) are in the shower stall, the blue blocks are above the sink.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Rendering RodThe rendering rod is used to level off the applied aerated block rendering compound after it has had time to set. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Smoothing the RenderAfter setting in a bit more the surface is worked smooth with the use of a render's darby in combination with a wet sponge. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Finished SurfaceThis is the finished surface after smoothing. Close examination ensures that no hairline cracks are present. Cracking is a sign of improper rendering, either via improper mixing or application. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Glass Blocks OffsetThe exterior bathroom wall showing the glass blocks have been laid in place to be level with the exterior wall after the 2.5 centimeter of render is applied. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Surface Prep for Wall TilesThe surface here is being prepped for wall tiles. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Kitchen Cabinets FormationShows the kitchen cabinets which are constructed of red bricks being formed. The walls of the kitchen have been roughed to 1.5 meters to allow for the wall tiles. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Column SquaringThe rough columns will be squared. Here a fishing line is run vertically down to a concrete nail in the floor which indicates the target line for the corner of the column, the lines indicate the external edges. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Wall Ground BeamThere are footings at approximately 2.5 meter intervals below this beam that is being poured. Notice the column frames extending from the beam.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Wall ColumnsAs always, the columns for the perimeter wall are poured after the blocks are laid. This ties the blocks into the column and is much more durable.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Openings in the WallThese opening in the perimeter wall let some light in and give the garden area a nicer feel that if the wall was solid.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Initial Render CoatAn initial render coat will be applied and left rough. This then is allowed to dry over a period of time, prior to applying the colored render coat.dozerSep 27, 2011
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