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Raw Weld106 viewsA raw (prior to rust painting) weld. The 3.2 mm thick electrode rods are used (as opposed to the 2.6 mm variety) for a heavy duty weld. All welds should be inspected when ever possible. dozer
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Laying Blocks105 viewsPreparing the hole in the column for the 6mm rebar to be placed and protrude into the block adjacent to the column.dozer
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Ring Beam Form Work105 viewsThe form work for the horizontal ring beam is made of plywood. Notice 9mm rebar strips are used to ensure that the form work doesn't deform during the pour. dozer
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Kitchen105 viewsThe kitchen area sits at the front of the house to the right of the entry door. The area is tiled in a angled terracotta like red tile. There is an open area at the right of the counter for a oven and at the left of the counter for a refrigerator. The exhaust fan sits above where the oven will go. The counters are granite. dozer
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Well Lit Area105 viewsThe view from the rear looking towards the front door. Notice the plentiful lighting + windows and doors. dozer
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Rebar Level being Set104 viewsThe prefab welded rebar mesh is adjusted into place during the floor pour. dozer
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Form Work for Ring Beam104 viewsThe formwork for a ring beam on top of a 7.5 cm section of walling for a storage room. dozer
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Terrazzo Counter104 viewsThis shows the raw dry concrete mixture (using a porland white cement + fine aggregate stones) being laid on top of the counter surface. It is important to not have too wet a mixture for strength of the finished counter top.dozer
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Soffit Caulking104 viewsThe soffit underside is caulked to fill in any irregular gaps. Notice the use of plastic before the soffit painting begins. For some reason Thai workers don't like to use any kind of masking material as a preventative, it takes continued perseverance to get it to happen.dozer
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Terrazzo Counter Slurry Coat104 viewsAs one of the final steps in the terrazzo counter, a slurry coat is applied. This fills in any voids in the finished surface.dozer
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Front of House104 viewsThe columns at the side of the driveway are made from the large size decorative bricks with a poured concrete center. There are lights controllable from a two way switch which run across the front perimeter wall. The driveway is plenty large enough for a pickup truck. dozer
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Rebar on top of Plastic103 viewsThere is a piece of rebar which holds the welded rebar mesh in place until the floor is poured. It will be lifted into place during the floor pour (positioned half way in the floor). dozer
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