Had 5 days off last week (well 4 because I was finishing up a night shift) and it was productive!!
Finished the 10 post holes. Had to jackhammer the hard clay, as the Dingo was not heavy enough to cut through it. Auger, scoop out bottom, jackhammer the next layer. The last bit was much easier, as I filled the holes with water, and let soak in between working shifts. Lots of rocks that had to come out also.
Concreter came on Tuesday, and we started the form work, and ordered steel. Already had the profiles set up just above the level needed.
Wed. Plastic, and mesh in place.
Thursday, the footings inspection complete, and passed.
Friday, pour started at 0530. Truck, and pump arrived 1.5 hours early. Called and woke up my concreter, and he insisted that I don't let them leave. He arrived 20 minutes later. The guys on the pump were already filling the trench to below the mesh.
Slab poured on Friday.
My job was to sink the steel plates for welding the columns to. Went like clock work, and they did a great job.
In the photo's the slab looks smaller than it is. It is 12m by 7.5m, or essentially a 4 car garage. the storage space next to will be on stumps.
