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Front Brick Columns56 viewsThe front brick columns sit on either side of the drive way. The columns contain the electric conduit which is run up to the top to support the exterior wall lighting. The inside of the columns is filled with concrete.dozer
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Close Up of Drainage56 viewsThe drainage opening on the right side of the driveway. dozer
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Driveway Pour in Process54 viewsHand mix was used on the driveway. Red bricks are used as a starting spacer to ensure that the rebar mesh doesn't sit on the ground, further adjustment is done by the 'pull into place method' as the pour progresses. The meshing is pulled to be centered within the 10 centimeter pour.dozer
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Die Pigment54 viewsThe premixed natural die pigment is added to the concrete render mixture. The amount of sand aggregate and cement must not vary to ensure consistency in the resultant coloration. dozer
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Initial Render Coat54 viewsAn initial render coat will be applied and left rough. This then is allowed to dry over a period of time, prior to applying the colored render coat.dozer
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Water Flow Test50 viewsThe walkway is designed to slope out. Then the external gutter area will route water down to the street. dozer
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Poured Walkway45 viewsThe view after the walkway pour prior to the final smoothing of the concrete. This is hand mix concrete, you can tell it is about the right consistency since there is a minimum of water near the surface, and will become further evident during the final smoothing process. dozer
 
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