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Poured FootingThe poured footing. The footings are poured and then the ground beam is tied into place around the footing structure. dozer (0 votes)
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External RenderThe aerated blocks again use a specific product for the external render. It is a ready mix cement skim coat type product. It is easy to work and makes for a smooth and nice render finish. The final thickness of the walls will be 12.5 centimeters so this is being applied about 2.5 centimeters on each side. dozer (0 votes)
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Spacers in Preparation for Column PourSpacers are applied to the outside of the column frame so that the frame will remain centered within the form wood during the pour. dozer (0 votes)
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Window Opening being SquaredHere the opening is in the process of being squared. dozer (0 votes)
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Lintel Pour above the Bathroom DoorHere the lintel is being poured about the bathroom door, and will be continued to the right to form a horizontal ring beam. dozer (0 votes)
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ArchwayOnly the bottom portion of the archway is actually poured. The top of the archway (as seen to the left) will be continued using red bricks and mortar. dozer (0 votes)
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WindowA window showing a horizontal ring beam underneath it, lintel/beam on top and vertical beams to either side. The picture is at an odd angle, the window is perfectly true (but doesn't look like it in the pic). dozer (0 votes)
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Top of ArchwayNotice that top of the archway is being done in red bricks. Also note the vertical lengths of rebar spaced evenly and affixed to the box section at the top as a supporting framework for the archway structure. dozer (0 votes)
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Bathroom Door FrameNotice the external bathroom wall. The door frame is affixed in two vertical beams + there is the associated lintel beam on top of the door frame. The extended beam is necessary due to the height of the wall. dozer (0 votes)
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Archway Completed Section on the RightThe 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 (0 votes)
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Archway, Left SectionA view of all three of the archways.dozer (0 votes)
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LintelThe lintels about all windows are extended around the entire house, becoming a second ring beam (for added strength). Here we see the form work for the a lintel/ring beam. dozer (0 votes)
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