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Top rated - Perimeter Wall Construction |
Color Render ApplicationThere are two layers of render coat applied before the color coat. The render is applied rough and let set up until a finish coat is applied. dozer (1 votes)
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Pouring a ColumnThe columns are poured after the blocks are laid in place. Here a piece of metal is being used to vibrate the concrete into place within the formwork.dozer (1 votes)
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Rough Coat RenderThis shows a color coat of render being applied over a dried rough coat render. There is a certain technique which we employed after some initial missteps to get the block outline not to show through to the color coat.dozer (0 votes)
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Blocks being LaidHere the cinder blocks are being laid according to a 'straight' line of fishing wire which is used to keep the rows level.dozer (0 votes)
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6mm Tie-in RebarThis shows a piece of 6mm rebar which sits in between blocks as they are laid and goes through the column framework. This is used to secure the blocks on either side of the column together.dozer (0 votes)
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Wall Section with OpeningsThis shows a section of the perimeter wall, with column openings each 2.5 m. Notice that the columns are always poured after the blocks are laid for better adhesion. dozer (0 votes)
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Rebar Framework for Top BeamThe rebar used in the top beam is 2 strands of 9mm rebar with 'chain' sections to keep the bars equidistant.dozer (0 votes)
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Form Work for Top BeamThe form work is in place to pour the top horizontal beam.dozer (0 votes)
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Wetting Down the WallIt is essential to wet the wall down prior to application of the render coat.dozer (0 votes)
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Colored Render Coat being AppliedHere is the render coat being applied. This takes some trial and error to get correct with color render.dozer (0 votes)
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Red Perimeter Wall SectionAesthetically, the wall finish looks nicer without the underlying blocks showing through. Although the pattern seems to diminish with time (due to the blocks drying out), we now have figured out how to get no show through at all. dozer (0 votes)
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Small Size Cinder BlocksThe smaller size cinder blocks are used only in the construction of the perimeter walls.dozer (0 votes)
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