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Formwork AssemblyThe metal forms are clipped into place using u bolts. They are rented at a daily rate depending with a price for each piece used. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Metal FormworkThe metal formwork for the columns is lowered into place. The ordered quantity of forms was enough to allow the columns to be poured in two groups with one week allowed for curing. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Spacers in WalkwayPreparing for the walk way pour around the exterior of the house. Although they are placing spacers they don't really work well for a floor pour as the rebar gets stepped on and bends. Here they are using 6mm rebar and wiring it together as opposed to the prefab welded rebar mesh. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Rebar Level being SetThe prefab welded rebar mesh is adjusted into place during the floor pour. dozerSep 26, 2011
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PatioThe patio was poured 5 cm lower than the normal floor. Note that the ground beam on the outside of the patio was lowered by 5 cm. dozerSep 26, 2011
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FloorThe floor after the pour. The surface is rough broomed to prepare it for the tile. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Rebar on top of PlasticThere is a piece of rebar which holds the welded rebar mesh in place until the floor is poured. It will be lifted into place during the floor pour (positioned half way in the floor). dozerSep 26, 2011
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Floor LevelThe wood stakes indicate the level of the floor pour. The rebar being used is the prefab rebar mesh (that comes in a roll) type typically used in flooring. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Damp CourseAnother view of the damp course plastic sheeting. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Damp Course put in PlaceUsing a heavier plastic that doesn't tear easy like the saran wrap type ones normally used. This is designed to keep moisture from seeping into materials above it. In addition a waterproofing agent is used on the floor pour.dozerSep 26, 2011
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Laser LevelChecking the layout with a laser level which shoots a beam straight ahead and also at a 90 degree angle as well as vertical. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Soil CompactingUsing a rented vibrator to compact the soil. There are benzine and diesel models rated by weight. dozerSep 26, 2011
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