Formwork Assembly110 viewsThe metal forms are clipped into place using u bolts. They are rented at a daily rate depending with a price for each piece used. dozer
Column Framework set in Place109 viewsThe column frameworks are held upright by using pieces of 1 x 3" timber. dozer
Soil Compacting109 viewsUsing a rented vibrator to compact the soil. There are benzine and diesel models rated by weight. dozer
Patio107 viewsThe 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. dozer
Squaring a Beam107 viewsThe window opening is squared using a straight edge tool. dozer
Rebar Vertical Supports106 viewsWiring the vertical 6mm rebar into place each 20 cm. dozer
Beam Pour106 viewsA vibrator being used during the ground beam pour to ensure minimum voids in the concrete. dozer
Damp Course106 viewsAnother view of the damp course plastic sheeting. dozer
Spacers in Walkway106 viewsPreparing 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. dozer
Vibrating the Column Pour106 viewsThe vibrator is used during the column pour to ensure minimum voids in the completed column.dozer
Laying Blocks105 viewsPreparing the hole in the column for the 6mm rebar to be placed and protrude into the block adjacent to the column.dozer
Rebar Level being Set104 viewsThe prefab welded rebar mesh is adjusted into place during the floor pour. dozer