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Kitchen Counter97 viewsThe surface of the counter is applied with freshly mixed concrete (portland cement with addition of sand and small stone aggregate). The hole to the left is where the stainless steel sink will sit and the tube extruding from the counter is for the faucet.dozer
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Archway Support97 viewsThe start of the archway support structure. There will be concrete poured in forms above the archway which is supported by a rebar framework welded to the roofing metal.dozer
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Terrazzo Counter Polishing97 viewsA wet polish is done after the concrete has cured an adequate amount of time. Terrazzo takes an extended period of time and work hours to install.dozer
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Caulk Application to Counter Inserts97 viewsHere caulk is being applied to the joint between the wood counter door inserts and the inside of the opening. dozer
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Attaching the Ceiling Framwork96 viewsThe ceiling guys were really good. I liked the way they did the ceiling framework, straight and attached to framed pieces of aluminum, not strands (for more stability).dozer
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Ceiling Sanding Plaster96 viewsHere the plaster is sanded so that the ceiling paint will adhere. The round spots are where the sheetrock gypsum board is screwed into the aluminum framework. The lines are where the joints are taped between pieces.dozer
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Exterior Perimeter Wall96 viewsHouse as it looked during finishing when the exterior perimeter wall was being built. Note the perimeter all columns will be poured around the wall sections (ie. not done first), which increases the strength of the wall joints.dozer
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VRH Stainless Faucet96 viewsNice VRH stainless faucet in the bathroom -- on the yet unfinished counter.dozer
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Terrazzo Counter96 viewsFinal part of rubbing in the slurry coat. After this the finish is polished. dozer
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Taping for Paint Application96 viewsThe taped kitchen wall exhaust fan and in the upper corner the taped decorative glass blocks. The windows come with pre applied plastic which will be removed after the paint is applied, so these don't need to be taped.dozer
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Wide Valley Material94 viewsThis shows the front roof valley and the associated wide valley flashing material that prevents water splash in during heavy rain storms.dozer
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Unfinished Kitchen Counter94 viewsThe counter showing the red bricks that will form the support structure and the wood framework which is temporarily used to support the counter pour. dozer
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