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Attic View112 viewsNote that the electric is in conduit that throughout the project. Also there is a view of one of the exhaust fans.dozer
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Hip Roof Structure112 viewsThe raw hip roof structure. The key members are the 3.2 mm thick steel with intermediate sections done in the 2.0 mm thick steel. Box sections are used throughout, no C sections. dozer
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Concrete Delivery Chute111 viewsThis delivery chute was hand crafted from a split piece of 12 inch PVC pipe. dozer
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Rear Exterior111 viewsShowing ring beams extending below and above window openings. dozer
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Galvanized Sheeting for Roof Valley111 viewsMost of the problems with CPAC concrete roof tiles come from inadequate valley material or poorly done ridges. It is easy to get the wrong stuff, just go to any supply store and ask for the valley material that everyone uses. This is the 1 meter wide material, formed in the center for water run-off, roofs with this as valley material (properly installed) don't have problems. dozer
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Floor Level110 viewsThe wood stakes indicate the level of the floor pour. The rebar being used is the prefab rebar mesh (that comes in a roll) type typically used in flooring. dozer
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Formwork Assembly110 viewsThe metal forms are clipped into place using u bolts. They are rented at a daily rate depending with a price for each piece used. dozer
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Edge Tiles Replaced110 viewsThe edge tiles are replaced here without excess space between the tile edge and the fascia board. 2 commentsdozer
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Column Framework set in Place109 viewsThe column frameworks are held upright by using pieces of 1 x 3" timber. dozer
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Soil Compacting109 viewsUsing a rented vibrator to compact the soil. There are benzine and diesel models rated by weight. dozer
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Compactor109 viewsThe ground within the ground beam is new dirt which has been brought in, due to the fact that the floor level of the house will be higher than the original ground level. It is first watered and allowed to settle naturally. Then a compactor is used for further compression prior to the pouring of the floor.dozer
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Project Exterior109 viewsThis is the front entry access to the house, which sits on about 200 sq. meters of land. The house itself is 122 sq meters (under roof). dozer
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