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Brick Column being FilledThe brick column being filled with concrete. The top ring beam of the perimeter wall has been formed using form wood and is ready to be poured.dozer00000
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Stone Trim being AppliedThe stone trim being cemented into place. The stone tiles are offset for effect. dozer00000
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Glass Block SpacersThe glass blocks are cemented in place using spacers (either wood or plastic) to guarantee uniform spacing. On the right and left notice the fish line true lines to aid in achieving straightness. A rebar strip (6 mm) is laid horizontally on every other row to add strength.dozer00000
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Glass BlocksA concrete mix the same as that used to lay tiles is used to firm the bricks in place. dozer00000
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Glass Block OffsetThe glass blocks are laid in to be even with the outside wall after rendering. This shows the bathroom wall, the clear blocks (opaque) are in the shower stall, the blue blocks are above the sink.dozer00000
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Rendering RodThe rendering rod is used to level off the applied aerated block rendering compound after it has had time to set. dozer00000
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Smoothing the RenderAfter setting in a bit more the surface is worked smooth with the use of a render's darby in combination with a wet sponge. dozer00000
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Finished SurfaceThis is the finished surface after smoothing. Close examination ensures that no hairline cracks are present. Cracking is a sign of improper rendering, either via improper mixing or application. dozer00000
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Glass Blocks OffsetThe 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. dozer00000
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Surface Prep for Wall TilesThe surface here is being prepped for wall tiles. dozer00000
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Kitchen Cabinets FormationShows the kitchen cabinets which are constructed of red bricks being formed. The walls of the kitchen have been roughed to 1.5 meters to allow for the wall tiles. dozer00000
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Column SquaringThe 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. dozer00000
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