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CONCRETE BLOCK WALLS
As well as timber-framed walls being installed, block-layers are building reinforced Firth
concrete-block walls on top of the concrete floor slab. (The concrete block walls are for structural intent rather than a PH consideration in this situation.)
The concrete...
STRUCTURAL STEEL WORK
Structural steel work has been designed to support the roof, and as a lintel for the wide door to the living area that forms the front section of the house. Steel cross-bracing has been used in the roof plane, and the connections can be seen with Intello membrane between, and over to ensure...
CONCRETE WALLS
The basement walls are ‘EcoBlocks’ filled with concrete, and as the house is evolves further out of the ground the majority of the wall structure will be constructed of ‘Laserframe’ timber.Steel reinforcing rods forming a forest of bars that protrude from within the polystyrene wall formwork...
THE FINAL STAGE
The Owners have now moved into the house. Landscaping is underway, and finishing touches within the house continue. Joinery fitments, electrical and sanitary fitments have been installed.
The blog will continue, but with less frequent entries....
RAINWATER COLLECTION
Rainwater is collected from the roof, via spouting / guttering which discharges into vertical downpipes that are run to storage tanks supplied by 'Marley'. 'Marley' diverters to prevent the ingress of debris that may be collected along the way, are fixed to outlets in the downpipe prior to...
WINDOWS
Double-glazed windows are being installed. A presentation was made to a group in which the technology of the window was demonstrated. More on the fabrication of the windows will be added shortly. The following photographs show the 'ProtectoWrap' applied to the window...
CONCRETE BLOCK WALLS
As well as timber-framed walls being installed, block-layers are building reinforced Firth
concrete-block walls on top of the concrete floor slab. (The concrete block walls are for structural intent rather than a PH consideration in this situation.)
The concrete...STRUCTURAL STEEL WORK
Structural steel work has been designed to support the roof, and as a lintel for the wide door to the living area that forms the front section of the house. Steel cross-bracing has been used in the roof plane, and the connections can be seen with Intello membrane between, and over to ensure...
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In January, the second concrete floor slab was poured for the majority of the house footprint. Using the same construction as the first fl...
The Heat Recovery Ventilation System (HRVS) - 'ComfoAir 350' is manufactured by Zehnder (in Germany), imported into New Zealand b...
As well as timber-framed walls being installed, block-layers are building reinforced Firth concrete-block walls on top of the concrete f...
Rainwater is collected from the roof, via spouting / guttering which discharges into vertical downpipes that are run to storage tanks suppl...
The Owners have now moved into the house. Landscaping is underway, and finishing touches within the house continue. Joinery fitment...
The first section of roof has been laid to the rear section of the PH. HI RIB trough-section roofing by Steel and Tube has been used, l...
R4.0 'Pink Batts' fibreglass wool insulation is placed between the roof framing throughout the house, with straps stapled to the t...
Hot water is supplied to the house from an external heat pump, which is strapped to the structure for stability, to meet NZ seismic requir...
Excavation commenced on the site in November 2011. Deep concrete strip and pile footings were dug to bear on solid ground which at...
Wet areas within the house have water-proofing membranes applied. The walls have user -friendly and environmentally safe 'duroSET...
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