Note the reinfocement for the ground floor slab (mesh) was tied onto the ground beam reinforcement for extra strength.54 viewschiyman
Clearing the way for the Concrete truck. Next stage construction materials in the foreground53 viewschiyman
I am the proud owner of Brand new concrete mixer53 viewsI bought this in town and had it loaded onto the back of my pickup. Was a bit concerned while driving it to the house especially when I needed to go up some steep hills. The journey took much longer than usual!!chiyman
The connection pipe from the toilet to the collection tank.52 viewschiyman
Ground floor slab reinforcement placed and tied into the ground floor beam steelwork.52 viewschiyman
Steel for the Footings placed with Concrete pipes for the below ground sections of the columns supported with yuca poles.51 viewschiyman
Backfilling between the ground beams51 viewschiyman
Backfilling between the ground beams51 viewschiyman
I was very pleased with the quality of the columns - much better than I had anticipated51 viewschiyman
Ground floor slab formwork completed and ready for concrete pour the next day. The bathroom (with the blue pipe sticking out) will be formed at a lower level and cast seperately51 viewschiyman
Another angle on the levelled land awaiting construction in 7 months time - after the rainy season which will allow the land to settle.49 viewschiyman
Formwork for the ground floor columns being removed49 viewschiyman