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Base 5 has been poured.
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The vertical parts of the retaining walls are only filled to a height of about 1m. This reduces the risk of them falling over. As strong as the mortar joins and 10N block are, the concrete weighs 2.2 tonnes per cubic meter.
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Chris removing the shuttering.
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The basement is starting to look more like a basement then a hole in the ground.
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Boards to protect the sewer.
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Bex comes to inspect.
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Chris cutting one of many blocks.
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Griding the anchor bolts out. These held the shuttering in place during the concrete pour.
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Without a long ruler, Chris did his best.
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The composition of the retaining walls. From left to right - 10N 100mm block; reinforced concrete; radon barrier; foamglas (2x 40mm boards); 75mm 3.5N block; filler materials.
Base 5 has been poured.
The vertical parts of the retaining walls are only filled to a height of about 1m. This reduces the risk of them falling over. As strong as the mortar joins and 10N block are, the concrete weighs 2.2 tonnes per cubic meter.
Chris removing the shuttering.
The basement is starting to look more like a basement then a hole in the ground.
Boards to protect the sewer.
Bex comes to inspect.
Chris cutting one of many blocks.
Griding the anchor bolts out. These held the shuttering in place during the concrete pour.
Without a long ruler, Chris did his best.
The composition of the retaining walls. From left to right - 10N 100mm block; reinforced concrete; radon barrier; foamglas (2x 40mm boards); 75mm 3.5N block; filler materials.