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Water Flow Test and Drainage PVC141 viewsThe drainage PVC has been installed in the proper places to allow the water to exit the site, as evidenced during this flow test. dozer
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Walkway Pour135 viewsIn preparation for the walkway pour there is a rebar mesh put in place with spacing every 20 centimeters. dozer
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Wall Ground Beam65 viewsThere are footings at approximately 2.5 meter intervals below this beam that is being poured. Notice the column frames extending from the beam.dozer
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Gate Rail62 viewsThe rail for the gate is laid in place The rail must run level and equidistant from the wall to ensure easy opening and closing of the gate. The rail will be concreted into place. It is strip of 1.5 inch angle steel with a 12 mm round steel rod welded on top. Two sets of two large 4 inch wheels (total of 4) with an indentation will be affixed to the lower edge of the gate, the wheels are grooved to run along the rod. dozer
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Driveway Pour61 viewsIn preparation for the driveway pour the surface is leveled for the correct sloping angle and then the frame mesh is put in place at intervals of 20 centimeters. The red bricks are used as spacers. The pour will be 10 centimeters in depth. dozer
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Drainage Openings61 viewsThe larger 3 inch PVC piping is used to set in periodic drainage openings within the front exterior wall. The larger diameter is more practical as the holes will tend not to jamb as often and are easier to maintain. dozer
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Wall Columns60 viewsAs always, the columns for the perimeter wall are poured after the blocks are laid. This ties the blocks into the column and is much more durable.dozer
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Exterior Gutter59 viewsThe exterior gutter being smoothed after being poured. dozer
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Wall Cleaning59 viewsSpots from construction debris can be washed off the colored concrete using water and a pad.dozer
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Palms Planted59 viewsA bit of a garden on the right side of the driveway.dozer
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Openings in the Wall58 viewsThese opening in the perimeter wall let some light in and give the garden area a nicer feel that if the wall was solid.dozer
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Applying the Color Render Coat57 viewsThe color render coat is applied much the same as a normal render coat. In preparation however a previous coat was applied in a rough state and allowed to set for a week, which prevents the underlying block shape from bleeding through. dozer
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