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6mm Tie-in Rebar285 viewsThis shows a piece of 6mm rebar which sits in between blocks as they are laid and goes through the column framework. This is used to secure the blocks on either side of the column together.dozer
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Wall Section with Openings257 viewsThis shows a section of the perimeter wall, with column openings each 2.5 m. Notice that the columns are always poured after the blocks are laid for better adhesion. dozer
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Pouring a Column254 viewsThe columns are poured after the blocks are laid in place. Here a piece of metal is being used to vibrate the concrete into place within the formwork.dozer
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Red Perimeter Wall Section251 viewsAesthetically, the wall finish looks nicer without the underlying blocks showing through. Although the pattern seems to diminish with time (due to the blocks drying out), we now have figured out how to get no show through at all. dozer
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Staggered Ground Beam250 viewsA staggered ground beam design to accommodate for unevenness in the ground level.
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Rough Coat Render245 viewsThis shows a color coat of render being applied over a dried rough coat render. There is a certain technique which we employed after some initial missteps to get the block outline not to show through to the color coat.dozer
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Form work for ground beam243 viewsThe wood form work to support the pour of the ground beam which sits on the footing. The ground beam will be 10 centimeters wide by about 20 centimeters deep.
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Ground Beam239 viewsAfter a completed pour with the metal frames distributed evenly at 2.5 meter intervals.
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Ground Beam239 viewsPour in progress.
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Blocks being Laid238 viewsHere the cinder blocks are being laid according to a 'straight' line of fishing wire which is used to keep the rows level.dozer
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Form Work for Top Beam237 viewsThe form work is in place to pour the top horizontal beam.dozer
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Rebar Framework for Top Beam234 viewsThe rebar used in the top beam is 2 strands of 9mm rebar with 'chain' sections to keep the bars equidistant.dozer
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