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Bedroom Installation54 viewsThe first thing done is that the level of the lower step of the ceiling is established around the outside perimeter. The frame is being set up for a lower step which extends outward 60 centimeters and is 15 centimeters deep. dozer
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Repairing Screen54 viewsFitting the screen into place over some spots that were inadvertently missed by the ceiling installer.dozer
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Ladder and Access54 viewsThe service entry access is on the ceiling with the wall mounted ladder providing access. The glass blocks are the oversized 30 cm x 30 cm variety. dozer
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Archway Completed Section on the Right54 viewsThe finished archway prior to rendering: notice the lower portion is poured within formwork and the upper portion is brick and mortar. The heavy lower portion is supported by a rebar strand framework which was welded on to the box section at the top. dozer
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Hole for Submerged Water Tank54 viewsThis shows the start of the 1800 liter underground water tank. dozer
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PVC Pipe Joined to Tested Section54 viewsThe pipe is being run from the automatic water pump to the previously tested in house section (note the cap on the pipe). Any exposed pipe section will be protected within a concrete pour. dozer
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Routing Electric Wire to the Perimeter Wall54 viewsElectrics are routed to the perimeter wall for above wall lighting and the exterior mounted door bell. This particular run of electric will be contained in the drive way pour.dozer
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Electric Conduit Run in Drive Way Columns54 viewsThe yellow conduit is laid in place in the left drive way column. The wire strands are in place to support the wall lighting and the door bell.dozer
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Driveway Pour in Process54 viewsHand mix was used on the driveway. Red bricks are used as a starting spacer to ensure that the rebar mesh doesn't sit on the ground, further adjustment is done by the 'pull into place method' as the pour progresses. The meshing is pulled to be centered within the 10 centimeter pour.dozer
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Die Pigment54 viewsThe premixed natural die pigment is added to the concrete render mixture. The amount of sand aggregate and cement must not vary to ensure consistency in the resultant coloration. dozer
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Initial Render Coat54 viewsAn initial render coat will be applied and left rough. This then is allowed to dry over a period of time, prior to applying the colored render coat.dozer
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Glass Blocks Offset54 viewsThe exterior bathroom wall showing the glass blocks have been laid in place to be level with the exterior wall after the 2.5 centimeter of render is applied. dozer
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