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Smoothing a Render CoatThis shows a broom being used to smooth an external render coat. The broom is used as the final step in the rendering process after the surface is smoothed with a sponge application.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Kitchen CounterThe start of the kitchen counter. The counter supports are done using red brick and cement. Note the area to the left of the worker is plumbed for the kitchen sink.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Kitchen CounterThe surface of the counter is applied with freshly mixed concrete (portland cement with addition of sand and small stone aggregate). The hole to the left is where the stainless steel sink will sit and the tube extruding from the counter is for the faucet.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Decorative Glass BlocksThis shows the wood spacers used to maintain spacing with the decorative glass blocks, these are the vertical ones in the front of the house. The inside of the gap is reinforced (with rebar) concrete.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Applying a PrimerA good quality primer paint is used, TOA type for fresh concrete finishes (they have two types of primers, one for fresh concrete, the other for existing).dozerSep 27, 2011
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Attaching the Ceiling FramworkThe ceiling guys were really good. I liked the way they did the ceiling framework, straight and attached to framed pieces of aluminum, not strands (for more stability).dozerSep 27, 2011
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Wide Valley MaterialThis shows the front roof valley and the associated wide valley flashing material that prevents water splash in during heavy rain storms.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Bathroom Shower Stall DividerClose up of the brick shower divider with inlaid blue glass blocks.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Fan BracketThis shows the support for the ceiling mounted fans (of which there are three). The bracket, which is affixed to the truss material, will keep the fan in place without causing the gypsum board to bow. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Electric PostThe electric company comes to install an electric post. The house meter will be affixed to this post. The electric wire runs from the post directly to the attic area.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Electric in AtticAnother view of the routing of electric wires in the attic area. Again the key her is a neat system of conduit which affixes securely to the joint boxes.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Automatic Pressure PumpThis pump will drive water from the storage tank to the house. dozerSep 27, 2011
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