Most viewed - Phala - "Foundation after the Blessing"
Day 21 Starting to form the lower column153 viewsWell they have just a few of the footings poured and already have started to form around the rebar on the poured footings for the next piece of the puzzle. This piece is the lower part of the column that will reach to ground level and just above.pklongball
Meter plumbing152 views10 Jan 2009 A small not so deep trench was dug across the road and the connection was made. A hole in the walk was created and the meter installed.pklongball
Khun PK149 views6 Jan 09 Well this is a fine kettle of fish you got me into!!pklongball
Footings and Columns147 views10 Jan 2009 This will be the last photo of open holes. All the footings will be back-filled tomorrow.pklongball
Day 21 Starting to form the lower column144 views6 Jan 09 The form work goes on as does the pouring of concrete for the remaining footingspklongball
Trenching machine141 views10 Jan 2009 This is the trenching machine. One man, one pick and no shoes.pklongball
Day 21 Starting to form the lower column138 views6 Jan 09 Another view of the form workpklongball
Meter install almost finished135 views10 Jan 2009 The meter and valves are encased in cement to prevent tampering and stealingpklongball
11 Jan 2009135 viewsHere we have the Mrs. watering the columns and dirt around them. She said if she puts enough water on all 31 columns in 6 months a house will grow. I hope she's right!pklongball
11 Jan 2009131 viewsThis cute little bucket and dirt pusher was the only piece of equipment that was available to fill the footing holes. This photo happens to be at the end of the day after all holes are filled and the builder used it to dig the septic tank hole. Saves the need to get a JCB in later. The rate for this little guy was 400 BT/hr. pklongball
We have city water130 views10 Jan 2009 The Phala waterman came today and installed our meter. We should have a good supply now for the project.pklongball
Footings and Columns126 views10 Jan 2009 The last view of the open holes. Next step is to fill in and start making the rebar forms for the beams joining all columns together.pklongball