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261 viewsA lintel will be poured on top of each section of decorative glass blocks as if they were a window. No load bearing capabilities for the glass blocks are assumed.
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Facia Board259 viewsThis show the first sheet of facia after installation. There will be two sheets, an 8" (pictured) and 6" which will be set over the initial sheet overlapping on the top.dozer
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Internal Wall intermediate Beams257 viewsThe interior walls have two horizontal intermediate concrete beams for strength. dozer
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External from Left Rear252 viewsdozer
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20 cm. Thick Lintel250 viewsThis shows a finished 20 cm. lintel above the glass blocks.
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Facia Board249 viewsThe synthetic concrete composite facia board, brand Sherara, was used. It is durable, easy to install, and not overly expensive.dozer
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Roof Valley248 viewsA scored 1 meter wide strip of rust resistant galvanized is used in the roof valley. A leak proof valley requires a wide piece of metal to ensure that water doesn't splash in during heavy storms. dozer
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External Color Render Application246 viewsThe external color render is applied over a rough dry coat of non color render. dozer
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Interior Brick work246 viewsRed bricks are used on the interior walls, which when affixed with concrete are much stronger than the regular cinder blocks.dozer
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Applying Roof Tiles242 viewsRoof tiles being set in place.dozer
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240 viewsAnother shot of the bathroom wall, showing the decorate glass block inserts, which are, in the case of the bathroom, inserted 2 blocks thick. The outside block of these group of 4 blocks, which will be located in the shower stall, are opaque (the light will come in, but shapes cannot be made out inside the shower stall).
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Straight Tool used During Render238 viewsDuring the render application this tool is used to set the wall straight between depth indicators. dozer
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