The steel comes in coils and is ran through a machine on site that first makes the initial bends and then the sections are ran through a different...
Afghan project--some civil pics I know it is off topic a bit, but since I posted some pics before I figured what the heck. I'm always pleased...
I think I would go for the second one.
Some pics from yesterday The internet here was acting up yesterday so I was not able to upload any pics. Today is yet another fiesta in the...
Tony, I think it is a nice story about 2 people being brought together. I'm not sure what seeing a guy with a woman from another country compels...
She told me you guys stopped by and it was an enjoyable visit for her. She runs the project with an iron fist; I keep teasing her that for the...
Brian...the original plan was to use 10mm rebar for the mat, but what the supplier gave us was closer to 8mm so I bumped the rebar up to 12mm. I...
A couple pics from a nice Monday There is a lot of work left before we place the roof slab concrete but should be able to make it happen within...
Supplementary General Conditions Article 1 The work we want performed is clearly indicated on the attached plans and specifications. The...
I've been a member of the site for a little while, granted in the beginning I did not post much as I do not live in the Philippines yet and had...
robgie...it is funny you mentioned the Sahara product. Our mason recommended using it as an admixture (been ordered as we need quite a bit) for...
A bit of work on a Sunday We only had 4 workers today, but were able to get a bit done. Still a bit more leveling (especially the beams) and...
Tony, What is the total capacity of his system? I assume it is hybrid with both solar and wind tied together. The cost would make it worth it....
Some pics from today From the pics today it was plain to see that they did not raise the formwork (or not enough) as I had asked for; so there...
I did not know that fruit flies were an issue there with tomatoes...good to know as I will be planting a bunch pretty soon.
The wife seems to be feeling a lot more stress than me really need to provide a lot of positive reinforcement. Especially now that I'll be there...
Beautiful pics of tomatoes...got to agree with most that the local tomatoes there are not very tasty and they are harvested too green. Shawn
Thanks Robgie...the wife is already planning to go to Valencia this coming Sunday. Shawn
Knowdafish...after thinking about it I understand where you were going with decking; we will have rebar for both the top and bottom layer of mat...
Electrical and plumbing going in Started on the rough in for the electrical, couple minor mistakes but the wife will be all over that tomorrow....
