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Palms PlantedA bit of a garden on the right side of the driveway.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Wall CleaningSpots from construction debris can be washed off the colored concrete using water and a pad.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Exterior GutterThe exterior gutter being smoothed after being poured. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Drainage OpeningsThe larger 3 inch PVC piping is used to set in periodic drainage openings within the front exterior wall. The larger diameter is more practical as the holes will tend not to jamb as often and are easier to maintain. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Close Up of DrainageThe drainage opening on the right side of the driveway. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Die PigmentThe premixed natural die pigment is added to the concrete render mixture. The amount of sand aggregate and cement must not vary to ensure consistency in the resultant coloration. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Applying the Color Render CoatThe color render coat is applied much the same as a normal render coat. In preparation however a previous coat was applied in a rough state and allowed to set for a week, which prevents the underlying block shape from bleeding through. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Gate RailThe rail for the gate is laid in place The rail must run level and equidistant from the wall to ensure easy opening and closing of the gate. The rail will be concreted into place. It is strip of 1.5 inch angle steel with a 12 mm round steel rod welded on top. Two sets of two large 4 inch wheels (total of 4) with an indentation will be affixed to the lower edge of the gate, the wheels are grooved to run along the rod. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Front Brick ColumnsThe front brick columns sit on either side of the drive way. The columns contain the electric conduit which is run up to the top to support the exterior wall lighting. The inside of the columns is filled with concrete.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Driveway PourIn preparation for the driveway pour the surface is leveled for the correct sloping angle and then the frame mesh is put in place at intervals of 20 centimeters. The red bricks are used as spacers. The pour will be 10 centimeters in depth. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Driveway Pour in ProcessHand mix was used on the driveway. Red bricks are used as a starting spacer to ensure that the rebar mesh doesn't sit on the ground, further adjustment is done by the 'pull into place method' as the pour progresses. The meshing is pulled to be centered within the 10 centimeter pour.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Water Flow TestThe walkway is designed to slope out. Then the external gutter area will route water down to the street. dozerSep 27, 2011
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