Rebar is delivered by a long truck. The rebar bars have a length of 12 meters and are bended for transport.
Rebar ironworkers at work on site. Reinforcing bar (rebar) is used to strengthen the foundation’s concrete. Rebar is available in sizes from 8 to +40mm.
One thin layer of concrete in the pit to prevent the concrete from disappearing in the ground and to keep the later formwork straight.The floor of the pit is at -1,65 meter below ground level.
The formwork, the temporary moulds are made from wood and is the base for the shape of the foundation.
Before the first pole is erected we bless the house and serve food. Unfortunately we can not have a Thai buddhist monk because our only driver is a woman. Monks can not drive together with women. We put some ornaments on top of the first two poles to celibate this step.
Ornaments on top of the pole
Poles are erected and secured by wooden beams. The formwork ist now filled with concrete.
It takes 24 to 48 hours for the new concrete to dry.
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Content last change: July 14 2024