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A/C InstallationThe A/C unit during installation. Note the electrics are not surface mounted (the are in the wall as with other fixtures) and on the outside the main compressor is wall mounted so as not to take up any ground space and minimize the connection distance. This is a 13000 BTU unit which can cool the master bedroom + great room.dozer00000
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Patio Terrazzo TilesThe exterior tiles are leveled so that the water drains outward. They are applied in a diamond pattern with a border similar to the bathroom and kitchen. dozer00000
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Water Tank LidThe water tank lid was poured concrete around a rebar frame. dozer00000
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Skim Coat ApplicationApplying the skim coat to the archways. The product used for the skim coat is called 'Nature White' which is a white portland cement skim coat product which mixes up using a drill mounted agitator. The product is mixed with natural die pigment to achieve coloration. It can be applied over a smooth surface in a thin layer. dozer00000
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Bathroom nearing completionNote the raised elevation water heater and the decorative glass blocks. The water heater was selected because it is more durable than the adjustable water warmer types, it is a Seimens brand. The warm/cold water is mixed at the faucet. dozer00000
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Aluminum Door InstallationThe doors are installed in the pre measured opening. If there is any modification needed to the opening it is done by the aluminum window installers. dozer00000
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Perimeter Wall OpeningsThe perimeter wall decorative openings as per the plan. These have light fixtures int he top of the opening for a nice touch in the evenings.dozer00000
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Silicone SealantThe silicone sealant is applied to the terrazzo tiles and the skim coat on the counter. Several coats are applied to prevent moisture problems. dozer00000
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Wood Trim for Ceiling FinishThese teak wood trim pieces have a 90 % fitting to allow them to be easily applied to a corner, as in this application. They are lacquered with several coats prior to being affixed in place. At the joints a matching 45 % cut is made so they but up to each other with no joint being apparent. dozer00000
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Trim Wood InstallationGlue is applied to make a sealed bond with the sheetrock gypsum board.dozer00000
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Air Powered Nail GunEvery wood worker will have an air powered nail gun. They shoot small nails into the wood and affix to the sheetrock gypsum board. It is a pretty effective way of attaching trim wood that is used universally in Thailand.dozer00000
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Metal GateThe gate metal work being done offsite. Even with a simple gate design, which I highly recommend as the normal elaborate Thai style gates I find ugly, some parts cannot be done by normal site workers, such as the circle rounds, as a machine is used to bend the metal. Normally outsourcing metal work is worth it since the finishing will be more detailed.dozer00000
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