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17 viewsAn example of wood windows with a top and bottom type hinge set.dozer
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17 viewsA roof after the taping is complete.

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17 viewsThis shows the simplicity of the plumbing. Each bathroom is serviced by two septics, one for solid waste and one for water runoff. Normally there will be three runoff pipe per bathroom as follows; shower, sink and a runoff for the floor drain. The pipes are run into the septic and then cemented in place. (01-Jun-04)dozer
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17 viewsSink plumbing. This sink is fed by 1/2 inch hot and cold pipes coming in and there is a drainage exhaust going out. The pvc pipes will later be cemented into the wall. dozer
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17 viewsThis shot shows a cement pour in progress which will encase the hot and cold water plumbing in cement. Also, the septics will be covered in concrete with a 4" PVC pipe for venting.dozer
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17 viewsPreparation for a septic cover. (08-Jul-04)dozer
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17 viewsWith a new housing development, outside electric will need to be run into the development by the electric department, as in this example. This road was given to the county, ie. it is now a public road, but the installation must still be paid by private funds. In this example, the cost for the project (for the entire street) was 35,000 Baht. (12-Jul-04)dozer
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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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