Posts Tagged ‘concrete’

1st September
2011
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Just a quickie, showing us strip foundation wall forms where we framed in an opening for HVAC access.

14th August
2011
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This video shows how we build the octagonal forms for our north tower (turret).

31st July
2011
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My kids enjoyed the show as I cut rebar with a Gas powered saw. It wasn’t as dark as the (more…)

29th July
2011
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We designed & built a rebar tying jig to save our backs and aid in quality control as we tie a gazillion intersects…

Here are some picts of us building it and putting it to use.

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23rd July
2011
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Rock on steve!!!!! Thank you for your awesome help today. You know it was hot when it felt like 82 (more…)

14th April
2010
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Today, I met with a structural engineer who specializes in concrete. He has over 30 years experience and was confident regarding our build.

He commented on how prime a building location it was. (down to the soil composition)

It’s nice to have that in the works.

9th April
2010
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The test wall is a resounding success

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