Thread: Snowbird house build in LOS

Originally Posted by dennis4558

Wants check on monday for next phase.

That will be the following monday after beams are poured. My script editor is slipping, didn't catch that.

I will be dropping by later today to have a look. Will post a couple pics here.
Does look some progress in spite of the flooding.

Originally Posted by Norton

I will be dropping by later today to have a look

Thanks Norton, be good to have another view on things, if everything went as planned they should be pouring.

They are pouring.

Sideways.
Sorry. Pics flipped.

Here's a question. On the concrete pours, especially the columns do they use vibros to get airpockets out? I've seen cases of fairly extensive post form removal touch ups and i'd not be happy with them.

Originally Posted by NamPikToot

do they use vibros to get airpockets out?

They do and the guys above pics were using one.

Thank Norton, for stopping by and giving us an update, I figured out why the pictures I posted were flipped, it was because offile size, after reducing file size they went in straight.
I also noticed on earlier pics that they were using vibrator on footings so hopefully no air pockets, so far this crew seems to know what they're doing.

Originally Posted by Thai Dhupp

Re the rain etc... this is a good thing for the concrete - concrete curing is a chemical process, not just 'drying out'. Within limits, the longer it stays wet, the harder it becomes ( that's why in hot weather you get hessian matting placed over concrete slabs, and plastic sheeting over slabs and columns, and someone sprays it down with water every day).

The whole thing is looking great, BTW... good luck for the rest. Enjoying this thread.

Thanks TD,

With it raining just about every day I should have some strong concrete lol.

Originally Posted by NamPikToot

Here's a question. On the concrete pours, especially the columns do they use vibros to get airpockets out? I've seen cases of fairly extensive post form removal touch ups and i'd not be happy with them.

From what I've seen in a couple photos and what Norton seen they are using a vibrator NPT.

My pics come by slow mail, here's a few more of the pour.





Look at the length of that cement chute, I'm surprised it doesn't buckle from the weight.

Originally Posted by dennis4558

My pics come by slow mail, here's a few more of the pour.

From your daughter no doubt. Met her yesterday. Pleasant young lady.

Originally Posted by dennis4558

Look at the length of that cement chute, I'm surprised it doesn't buckle from the weight.

Only one place to park truck so going to have long reaches. They are restricting flow to reduce weight on long runs.

Originally Posted by Norton

From your daughter no doubt. Pleasant young lady.

She can be when she wants. She's getting better at taking pictures, I don't have to prod as much.

A little bit of honeycomb, but I've seen worse.

The termite exterminators have arrived.

Hoses being installed.

Hoses brought out under the beams, I was hoping they would all be in one location but I am told not, there will be 7 places, it better be neat or there will be 2 women on their case.

Excavation continues, one wheel barrow full at a time, they're moving all the dirt inside the house beams to perimeter wall.

Originally Posted by dennis4558

Not sure what's going on with the above post, pictures showed until I posted them now only file shows.

Apparently new Forum software ... an update I think is what they call it.

It should make the Forum faster as only the photos in the viewed post have to load as opposed to the whole page of images.

Originally Posted by David48atTD

Apparently new Forum software ... an update I think is what they call it.

It should make the Forum faster as only the photos in the viewed post have to load as opposed to the whole page of images.

Thanks David, I think you're right, I see today file now shows as small image, when clicked on they enlarge.

Termite exterminators must be close to finishing, nozzles installed on hoses.

Work commences, post forms in place ready for the pour.






View into living room



Standing in the Thai kitchen looking forward



Small building view from house



Small building viewed from back of lot



Sunset on the building site

See some issues in these photos that we need to talk to builder about, don't see electrical under ground or sink drains from kitchen under ground, also fresh water under ground, same goes for small building electrical and fresh water. Bath will be poured separate so I'm sure they will do sewer and grey water drain later.