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Form Work for Beam #2273 viewsThe formwork for the pour of the beam. Note the 12mm rebar laid horizontally within the beam is wire tied to each vertical piece of rebar.
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Front of House273 viewsThe non consistency of the external render color coat gives a homey feel to the project.dozer
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Oversize Cinderblock Laying Proceeds271 viewsThe block laying proceeds on top of the second horizontal beam. Note the vertical vent PVC pipes extend upward through designated holes in the blocks.
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Partially Constructed Bathroom Wall268 viewsThis shows the bathroom wall under construction. Note the openings for bathroom windows. There is a horizontal beam (#2) below the window level and 20 cm. lintel above. dozer
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Horizontal Beam #2 being Poured266 viewsThe second horizontal support beam is being poured at a height of 2.10 meters (above the window line). These beams are tied in with the vertical columns to give horizontal strength to the design.
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Depth Indicator264 viewsA depth of render indicator is plastered in place prior to render application. This is used to determine the thickness of the render to be applied. dozer
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Horizontal Wall Beam263 viewsA horizontal concrete beam right after being poured.dozer
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261 viewsA lintel will be poured on top of each section of decorative glass blocks as if they were a window. No load bearing capabilities for the glass blocks are assumed.
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Internal Wall intermediate Beams257 viewsThe interior walls have two horizontal intermediate concrete beams for strength. dozer
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20 cm. Thick Lintel250 viewsThis shows a finished 20 cm. lintel above the glass blocks.
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External Color Render Application246 viewsThe external color render is applied over a rough dry coat of non color render. dozer
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Interior Brick work246 viewsRed bricks are used on the interior walls, which when affixed with concrete are much stronger than the regular cinder blocks.dozer
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