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Exterior Gutter59 viewsThe exterior gutter being smoothed after being poured. dozer
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Wall Cleaning59 viewsSpots from construction debris can be washed off the colored concrete using water and a pad.dozer
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Palms Planted59 viewsA bit of a garden on the right side of the driveway.dozer
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Column Squaring59 viewsThe rough columns will be squared. Here a fishing line is run vertically down to a concrete nail in the floor which indicates the target line for the corner of the column, the lines indicate the external edges. dozer
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59 viewsThe form for the ground beam. The ground beam is dug out and formed using concrete blocks. The blocks will be left in the floor. dozer
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Bedroom58 viewsThe other side of the bedroom with the bathroom off to the right. The ceilings are stepped/trimmed in this room.dozer
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Bathroom #258 viewsShower enclosure the same as in bathroom number 1. dozer
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Pressurized Water Pipe Test58 viewsA water test must be preformed early on in the building process. This test ensures that there are no leaks within the system. The automatic pump is set up and a run-in test is preformed for 24 hours. If there are any leaks in the system the pump will cycle on during the test. dozer
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Openings in the Wall58 viewsThese opening in the perimeter wall let some light in and give the garden area a nicer feel that if the wall was solid.dozer
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Putty58 viewsThe fill putty is colored using the urethane as applied to the original wood trim to achieve a matching color. dozer
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Wall Tiles Applied58 viewsThe lower row of tiles is supported by concrete nails. This level is where the floor tiles will be after they are laid. Spacers are used to ensure consistent spacing. The surface is roughed prior to laying the tiles.dozer
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58 viewsAnother shot showing the pour of the ground beam. The prefabricated columns have holes which allow the rebar to be affixed to the ground beam. You can see the rebar producing from the column at the 12 o'clock position. The columns are arowan block brand (premium). dozer
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