Rebar Level being SetThe prefab welded rebar mesh is adjusted into place during the floor pour. dozer (0 votes)
PatioThe patio was poured 5 cm lower than the normal floor. Note that the ground beam on the outside of the patio was lowered by 5 cm. dozer (0 votes)
FloorThe floor after the pour. The surface is rough broomed to prepare it for the tile. dozer (0 votes)
Rebar on top of PlasticThere is a piece of rebar which holds the welded rebar mesh in place until the floor is poured. It will be lifted into place during the floor pour (positioned half way in the floor). dozer (0 votes)
Floor LevelThe wood stakes indicate the level of the floor pour. The rebar being used is the prefab rebar mesh (that comes in a roll) type typically used in flooring. dozer (0 votes)
Damp CourseAnother view of the damp course plastic sheeting. dozer (0 votes)
Damp Course put in PlaceUsing a heavier plastic that doesn't tear easy like the saran wrap type ones normally used. This is designed to keep moisture from seeping into materials above it. In addition a waterproofing agent is used on the floor pour.dozer (0 votes)
Laser LevelChecking the layout with a laser level which shoots a beam straight ahead and also at a 90 degree angle as well as vertical. dozer (0 votes)
Soil CompactingUsing a rented vibrator to compact the soil. There are benzine and diesel models rated by weight. dozer (0 votes)
Form work for Ground BeamCinder block formwork for the ground beam with wood on the outside. dozer (0 votes)
Beam PourA vibrator being used during the ground beam pour to ensure minimum voids in the concrete. dozer (0 votes)
Rebar Frame + FormworkThe wood form is used on the exterior and will be removed after the pour where the blocks will stay in place. The vertical rebar is 6mm and the horizontal rebar is 12mm. dozer (0 votes)