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11 viewsA smoothing tool is used to correctly level and slope a patio pour. (03-Jun-04)dozer
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11 viewsOutside surfaces that will not be tiled can be done is a semi-smooth, nonslippery, finish. (04-Jun-04)dozer
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11 viewsThe blocks are laid in rows with cement in-between. (28-Mar-04)dozer
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11 viewsStucco applied to the front of the house. (19-Apr-04)dozer
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11 viewsApplying tiles to an outdoor patio. (21-Jun-04)dozer
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11 viewsPartially finished roof truss, rear side of house. dozer
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11 viewsThis shot also shows the facia board (brand facolia, a synthetic material) along with an aluminum preformed strip for rain water. This drainage strip is inadequate in size and leads to problems later. It has a width of about 20 centimeters. (22-Mar-04) dozer
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11 viewsThe nearly complete roof truss. The supporting walls must be complete prior to starting to lay tiles on the truss, otherwise the truss metal will bend.dozer
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11 viewsFor comparisons sake a pair of photos of another house which shows a wide strip of aluminum flashing (about 1 meter wide) being used which is a better way to do the roof flashing. (15-May-04/09-May-04)dozer
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11 viewsFinished roof, view from left front. (13-Aug-04)dozer
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11 viewsHere is a close-up of a glass block. They are normally installed in a pattern with 1 centimeter of cement separating the blocks. These come in hundreds of patterns and colors. (21-Apr-04)dozer
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10 viewsStone as used to make concrete. (20-Apr-04)dozer
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