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Terracotta Tiles Being Laid99 viewsTerracotta takes more care to lay than regular tiles. Due to the way the tiles are produced, they are not all the same size, much like grade C tiles -- therefore, extra care must be taken to make sure they come out looking straight in the given pattern. The tiles are pre dipped in a liquid silicone derivative so they can't degenerate with moisture. dozer
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Applying 2" Composite Sheeting on Soffit99 viewsThe soffit is finished with 2" Shera brand composite sheeting. These are nice and functional, but more expensive than flat composite GRC sheeting. dozer
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Tile Spacers99 viewsSpacers being used laying the floor tiles to maintain a consistent spacing. dozer
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Red Brick Spacers99 viewsRed brick can also be used as spacers (alternatively from the concrete spacers with wire ties) as needed. These are used to center the ground beam framework equidistant within the cinder block form work. dozer
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Inside of Pump Station Control Box99 viewsThis shows the two circuit breakers (for both pumps) and the control unit (on the left) for the submerged Franklin pump.dozer
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Wire Mesh Applied to Corner98 viewsWire mesh is affixed to corner areas prior to rendering to prevent cracking. dozer
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Soffit Installation98 viewsInstalling the 2" shera board in up to the corner joint.dozer
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Taped Exhaust Vent98 viewsThe taped exhaust vent mounted in the soffit underside prior to the detail paint application. One thing that must be minimized with masking tape is the amount of time it is affixed to the masked surface, after time it tends to leave a hard to remove glue residuedozer
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Front Driveway Pour98 viewsThe front driveway pour. dozer
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Bathroom98 viewsThe shower enclosure is designed to have many light sources, external and in the partitioning wall. The two tier ceiling with down lights adds a nice touch. dozer
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Front from left98 viewsColumns have stone facing. The overhang around the house is 1 meter. The roof angle is 28%.dozer
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Concrete Samples for Compressive Test98 viewsThe floor and foundation are poured using CPAC 280 steng (which equates to 280 ksc or 280 kilograms per square centimeter of compressive stregth). The slump is 12 - 14 centimeters which is on the dry side for extra strength. The samples will be further analyzed at the factory and a report certification sent. dozer
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