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17 viewsThe base is cemented in place with a cement pour around 30 cm thick. dozer
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17 viewsTo add strength the blocks are cemented in place prior to pouring the supporting posts. The posts will be poured 'around' the blocks. Standard sizes for facing walls is 4 blocks high, the back sides are 7 blocks high. (24-Jan-04) dozer
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17 viewsThis is the entry way reserved for the walk in gate.dozer
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17 viewsThe support post is poured around the adjacent blocks using a form structure. dozer
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17 viewsOne thing missing here! There is supposed to be a piece of metal extending out of the rows of blocks into the post area to add strength. Many people don't do this - you need to request it. (12-Jun-04)dozer
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17 viewsLaying a brick in place.dozer
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17 viewsA close up showing that the post was poured before the blocks were laid in, not after.dozer
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16 viewsSupporting rebar structures, which are made by tying metal strands together, are placed in the completed post hole. There is a metal base on the bottom of the structure. The metal used on the upright pieces is guage 3 hun full, the square supports are 2 hun full. dozer
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16 viewsCement is poured using a large metal can as a form, about 30 cm square. (13-Jan-04) dozer
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16 viewsAnother shot showing the strip footing with the rebar supports at 2.5 meter intervals. dozer
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16 viewsAnother view of the back wall. dozer
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16 viewsThis application was finished off with two main entry posts and an entry gate. A layer of bricks was used on top of these prefabricated entry posts for an artistic look. (06-Jul-04).dozer
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