Straight Edge95 viewsThe straight edge tool is used on the rough wall as the first step after the render has been applied.dozer
Wood Trowel95 viewsThe wood trowel is used after the straightedge tool to start getting a smooth finish.dozer
Topper Formwork for Top of Columns94 viewsFor 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. dozer
15 cm Blocks94 viewsThere was an area of the house which required 20 cm wide blocks but unfortunately we had ordered 15 cm wide blocks. Here I am figuring out that you can use the 15 cm block anyway if you lay them on their side because all variations of block sizes are always 20 cm high (duh!!). dozer
Wire Mesh After Corner Added94 viewsThe wire mesh partially embedded in render after the corner has been squared. dozer
Plan93 viewsThe front page of the blueprint package which got a lot of use during the project. dozer
Plumb Bob Squaring of Columns93 viewsA plumb bob is used to square the column form work which is kept in place by using 3" wood pieces. dozer
Column Being Topped Up93 viewsThis column is being topped up with Lanko 701 grout placed into formwork because the original poured height was too low. (oops!!)dozer
Level Layer93 viewsA 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. dozer
Adhesive93 viewsA adhesive is used to fix the horizontal pieces of 6 mm rebar in the column. This rebar is fitted into holes drilled into the column and it extends into the first block next to the column to avoid separation problems. dozer
Wire Mesh92 viewsClose up of wire mesh which is affixed using a nail and washer. It is used near the corner to keep cracking and separation problems to a minimum. dozer
Compacting Soil for Walkway90 viewsThe soil is compacted in the walkway which surrounds the house prior to the pour. dozer