Tag Archives: Cement

An Aside.

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Sherry

While waiting for the in-floor heating to come up to temperature, the the insulation to be installed, or the paint to dry – I can’t keep track anymore – Jon and his dad worked on a couple outside projects. One being … Continue reading →

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Pour #2 of 2 Pictorial

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Sherry

Another fast and furious pour with #2 here.  The checks were getting written and passed out fast and furious too.

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Pour #1 of 2.

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Sherry

Homebuilding Hindsight/budget:  don’t forget to figure in the cost of the plywood for all the bracing. Now the fun/hard part.  Lifting the next course of blocks UP and through the rebar!  The blocks themselves are not too heavy but to … Continue reading →

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And Then, BAM…!

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Sherry

One day we’re looking at this: and feeling all pleased with ourselves and then a few days later we’re looking at this at the end of the day: and you can just imagine the satisfaction we’re feeling.  After the footing … Continue reading →

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Footings, Foundations – It’s All Cement to Me.

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Sherry

OK, here’s the visual of the footing for the garage apartment which will serve as the foundation for the house.  Did I get that right? You’ll see some of the Faswall (see side bar for a link to their site and … Continue reading →

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