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Electric Wire108 viewsAll electrics in the house are grounded. The copper ground rod is 1.6m and is earthed near the pump station. The red positive, white is negative and green is the ground. Wire is used in various diameters as appropriate, eg. 1.5, 2.5 and 16 (main). dozer
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Bathroom108 viewsThe counter material is granite with an undermount standard brand sink. The faucet is stainless. The toilet is a multi flow (two button) with a slow reclining seat, Standard brand. On the right is the shower enclosure.dozer
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Patio107 viewsThe patio was poured 5 cm lower than the normal floor. Note that the ground beam on the outside of the patio was lowered by 5 cm. dozer
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Squaring a Beam107 viewsThe window opening is squared using a straight edge tool. dozer
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Duct Work for Exhaust Venting107 viewsThere are two exhaust vents one from the kitchen and one from the bathroom. This shows the ductwork used. The vent facing fits in the soffit framework.dozer
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Rebar Vertical Supports106 viewsWiring the vertical 6mm rebar into place each 20 cm. dozer
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Beam Pour106 viewsA vibrator being used during the ground beam pour to ensure minimum voids in the concrete. dozer
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Damp Course106 viewsAnother view of the damp course plastic sheeting. dozer
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Spacers in Walkway106 viewsPreparing for the walk way pour around the exterior of the house. Although they are placing spacers they don't really work well for a floor pour as the rebar gets stepped on and bends. Here they are using 6mm rebar and wiring it together as opposed to the prefab welded rebar mesh. dozer
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Vibrating the Column Pour106 viewsThe vibrator is used during the column pour to ensure minimum voids in the completed column.dozer
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Bathroom nearing completion106 viewsNote the raised elevation water heater and the decorative glass blocks. The water heater was selected because it is more durable than the adjustable water warmer types, it is a Seimens brand. The warm/cold water is mixed at the faucet. dozer
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Floor + Ground Beam Pour106 viewsThe concrete being poured also has a water proofer as a double protective factor to ensure the damp course. The ground beams and floor is being poured. The floor pour is 10 - 12 centimeters. dozer
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