10 viewsCement mix is prepared depending on what is being done, but a normal mix would be 2 parts cement to 3 parts sand. Add in 4 parts stone to yield concrete. (20-Apr-04)dozer
10 viewsFine sand as used to mix cement. (20-Apr-04)dozer
10 viewsA lower grade of TPI cement (bun kiaw). Cements of this grade should normally be used in outside applications and are not suitable for walls or flooring of a house proper. (21-Apr-04)dozer
10 viewsThe best and most expensive hand-mix is elephant brand red (chaang). It is about 10 % more expensive than the tiger brand.dozer
10 viewsAn example of a premix cement. The cement comes ready mixed with sand (but no stone). This is used primarily for small jobs where it isn't worth it to get a load of sand brought in.dozer
10 viewsA stick is used to designate the height of the pour. Here we used a height of 7 centimeters for the pour (allowing 3 centimeter for the tile).dozer
10 viewsA square mesh pattern is created above the sand sub-flooring.dozer
10 viewsThe still wet surface is 'roughed' with a broom in preparation for tiling. (20-Apr-04)dozer
10 viewsWall section in progress. (13-Mar-04)dozer
10 viewsWall section - notice how there is a level base above and below the window and red bricks are used to make the upper roof support. (28-Mar-04)dozer