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Aerated BlocksThe q con aerated blocks are glued into place. Each row is attached to the column with 6 mm rebar. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Level LayerA level layer of cement mixed with sand is laid to ensure the block laying start on a level surface. Notice the clear leveling line. It is never assumed that the floor is perfectly level. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Column Being Topped UpThis column is being topped up with Lanko 701 grout placed into formwork because the original poured height was too low. (oops!!)dozerSep 26, 2011
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Lanko 701This is a high compressive strength non shrink grout which was used to top up any columns that were poured to an incorrect height.dozerSep 26, 2011
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Walkway on Top of SepticHere the walkway is being poured behind the house. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Crack VoidA slight crack/void in a column probably due to inadequate vibration. Some small voids like this are OK as long as their aren't too many. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Metal SpacerA metal spacer is in place to set the position of the rebar during the walkway pour. It is good to use spacers in confined areas like this one which will not need to be walked on.dozerSep 26, 2011
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Compacting Soil for WalkwayThe soil is compacted in the walkway which surrounds the house prior to the pour. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Water Level EstablishedLevel lines are established using the clear tubing. The lines are used during the build to establish the top most level of the columns and for the floor. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Topper Formwork for Top of ColumnsFor columns which are longer (due to being on lower ground) there is wood formwork placed on top of the metal formwork. The top most part of all the columns will align horizontally. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Vibrating the Column PourThe vibrator is used during the column pour to ensure minimum voids in the completed column.dozerSep 26, 2011
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Plumb Bob Squaring of ColumnsA plumb bob is used to square the column form work which is kept in place by using 3" wood pieces. dozerSep 26, 2011
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