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Silicone Sealant94 viewsThe silicone sealant is applied to the terrazzo tiles and the skim coat on the counter. Several coats are applied to prevent moisture problems. dozer
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Column Form Work94 viewsThe form wood utilized is two sizes, 10 inch and 8 inch to create a column size approximated 8 inches square (which is 20 centimeters). You often see them nowadays going with 15 centimeter columns with minimized rebar (on other projects) which just doesn't have the durability, leads to structural cracking and worse.dozer
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Plan93 viewsThe front page of the blueprint package which got a lot of use during the project. dozer
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Plumb Bob Squaring of Columns93 viewsA plumb bob is used to square the column form work which is kept in place by using 3" wood pieces. dozer
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Column Being Topped Up93 viewsThis column is being topped up with Lanko 701 grout placed into formwork because the original poured height was too low. (oops!!)dozer
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Level Layer93 viewsA level layer of cement mixed with sand is laid to ensure the block laying start on a level surface. Notice the clear leveling line. It is never assumed that the floor is perfectly level. dozer
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Adhesive93 viewsA adhesive is used to fix the horizontal pieces of 6 mm rebar in the column. This rebar is fitted into holes drilled into the column and it extends into the first block next to the column to avoid separation problems. dozer
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Lifting Tiles into Place93 viewsThe tile guys are lifting the tiles into place and setting them on the battens. dozer
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Bird Guard93 viewsThe bird guard is installed on the inside of the fascia board.dozer
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Grouting the Glass Blocks93 viewsThe glass blocks are grouted using a colored premium grout (bacteria resistant) applied using a plastic bag as a application tube.dozer
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Bathroom Terrazzo Counter93 viewsThe nearly finished bathroom terrazzo counter. Terrazzo counter or floors can be done with various colorations (achived by adding a pigment with white portland cement) and stones (sizes and colors).dozer
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Water Tank Lid93 viewsThe water tank lid was poured concrete around a rebar frame. dozer
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