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Pesticide application306 viewsOK, I never said anything about high tech. This is the pesticide being applied.dozer
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Comparison Regular Cinderblock to Oversize Cinderblock252 viewsThis shows the size differential between the normal cinderblock and the oversize cinderblock. Please also note that the normal cinderblock generally has no openings at the bottom, where the oversize has standard size openings in the top and bottom.dozer
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Steel Strength242 viewsThe steel distributors in general use a system for strength specification which is meaningless structural engineers. The standard strength specification as indicated here is stamped on the rebar and conforms to an SDxx format. This SD30 used here means that it would require a 30 kg. weight to permanently deform a 1 mm strand of this steel. dozer
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Bad Cement - Indications236 viewsThis is an example of stale cement. Cement has a shelf life of about 2 months and after that it becomes non powdery and sticks together much like this large size clump indicates. Workers will often try to use this cement with out saying anything but it is low quality and can be returned if it came from the store this way. dozer
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Color Render Experimentation234 viewsHere is some color render being experimented on a larger scale. This gives a better idea of how the final appearance will be.dozer
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Research - Color Pigment227 viewsColoration of the render coat is impacted by a number of factors - the color of the fine aggregate sand use, the color of the cement, and the amount and ratios of pigment, cement, sand and water used. There several hundred test batches done to ensure the resultant color would match the design. This shows some test batches where color render was applied to cinderblocks.dozer
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Bad Cement - Expiration Date220 viewsCement bags normally have a production date somewhere on there. If you can find it, it makes your job easier during purchasing, as you can check it then.dozer
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Pesticide application217 viewsThis is the pesticide used for termite termination, brand 'kornonam', which mixes with water 1 part to 19 parts. This seems to be a very and simple and effective preventative measure. dozer
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Use of Black Plastic for Splatter Control213 viewsIn preparation for color render of the perimeter wall black plastic is used extensively to protect surrounding areas of splatter.dozer
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Storage Room207 viewsAll of the building materials are kept in a whether proof storage room.dozer
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Storage Room Midway through a Project202 viewsThe storage room will reach maximum capacity about 1/2 way through any given project. The 1/2 way point is about the time the exterior roof is completed. After this some materials can be kept in the house.dozer
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Spacers177 viewsConcrete spacers are produced in various sizes during the project. Spacers are used in all the foundation work of the house + the driveways and external walkways.dozer
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