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14 Jul 2006 |
Start of Walls on Upper Floor
A view from the other side of the canal showing work having started on the walls of the upper floor. There is little ceiling in place yet, but that didn’t stop them – they just tightrope-walk over the beams.
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15 Jul 2006 |
Building Steps from Family Room
The steps from the family room under construction, and some exterior bóveda. The large door opening is supported not only by two substantial dalas in the wall above, but also by the 8x5¼ I-beam over the column.
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15 Jul 2006 |
Building Master Bedroom Balcony
The reinforced concrete master bedroom balcony under construction. This is the only slab floor; the wood supports the concrete while it sets. The balcony is also supported by a protruding steel beam.
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15 Jul 2006 |
Staircase with Power Input Underneath
The staircase with fittings for the electrical power input underneath.
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15 Jul 2006 |
Start of Bóveda in Entrance Hall
Some bóveda work in the entrance hall with a wall for the master bedroom above.
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15 Jul 2006 |
View from Entrance Hall to Kitchen
Another view of the bóveda ceilings in the entrance hall and kitchen/dining area with the master bedroom walls above.
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15 Jul 2006 |
View fom Top of Stairs
The first view of the upper floor, showing the other side of the bóveda.
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15 Jul 2006 |
Over Master Bedroom with Balcony
Part of the master bedroom with the completed balcony.
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15 Jul 2006 |
View from Upper Floor
A view from the upper floor looking toward Zamora.
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15 Jul 2006 |
View of Rainwater Well and Septic Tank
The rainwater well and septic tank viewed from the upper floor.
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15 Jul 2006 |
Living Room Door to Covered Patio
A view from the living room showing the bóveda ceilings over the covered patio and also the small overhanging section.
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15 Jul 2006 |
View from Kitchen to Entrance
A view of the bóveda work and upstairs walls from the kitchen area.
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19 Jul 2006 |
Overhanging Beams for Master Bathroom
A view from the master bedroom over the half bathroom and cloakroom showing the overhanging beams that will support the bathroom and dressing room of the master bedroom.
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20 Jul 2006 |
More Bóveda Work in Master Bedroom
A similar view showing more of the bóveda work now in place.
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22 Jul 2006 |
Start of Building Entrance Hall Screen
Construction of the partition separating the entrance hall from the kitchen and dining area. Also shown is the nearly complete bóveda work in this area, and the staircase which has a room underneath.
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22 Jul 2006 |
Conduits and Walls from Top of Stairs
A view from the top of the stairs showing more of the walls in place and conduits for the wiring.
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22 Jul 2006 |
Walls in Master Bedroom
A view of the master bedroom showing the walls to the bathroom/dressing area and on the balcony.
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22 Jul 2006 |
Start of Bóveda over Living Room
A view over the living room showing the start of bóveda work in the area that will be divided into the bathroom and the study.
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22 Jul 2006 |
Walls from Drying Patio to Covered Balcony
Looking from the drying patio across the laundry room to the upstairs sitting area and covered balcony.
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27 Jul 2006 |
Floor Poured in Bedroom 2
A view from the stairs showing the concrete floor having been completed in bedroom 2 (firme will be added later).
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27 Jul 2006 |
Wall to Room under Stairs
The staircase now mostly covered with stucco, showing the room under the stairs to the right and the screen to the left.
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27 Jul 2006 |
Start of Pouring Floor in Bedroom 3
The start of the work on the floor of bedroom 3, showing the steel mesh and rebar used to reinforce the concrete. Most conduits and base plates are now in position.
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27 Jul 2006 |
Pipes and Electrical Fittings in Bedroom 3
The plumbing in bedroom 3, which will lead to the bathroom next door. Also shown is an electrical service point to ease future maintenance of the wiring.
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27 Jul 2006 |
Entrance Hall Screen Under Construction
The partly-stuccoed screen in the entrance hall, showing the wiring for the lights and power outlet.
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01 Aug 2006 |
Upper Floor Walls Mainly at 2.1 meters
An overview showing most of the walls having been built to a height of 2.1 meters.
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01 Aug 2006 |
Work on Upper Floor Walls
Another view showing work continuing on the walls; the covered patio shows that a little work still remains on the bóveda ceilings.
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01 Aug 2006 |
Walls at North Side of House
A further view showing walls at the 2.1 meter height, ready for dalas.
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02 Aug 2006 |
View of Walls from across the Canal
A view from across the canal, showing a dala being laid at 2.1 meters.
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05 Aug 2006 |
Front Entrance Under Construction
The front entrance, showing light fittings at the front and side.
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05 Aug 2006 |
Building Arches in Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2, showing the arched windows under construction.
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05 Aug 2006 |
Plumbing Installations in Master Bathroom
Part of the plumbing in the master bathroom. The bóveda ceiling means that a step up will be needed to this room, and also to the shared bathroom and laundry room.
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05 Aug 2006 |
Upstairs Landing Walls
A general view of the upstairs, showing that most of the walls have now been built to a height of 2.1 meters.
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05 Aug 2006 |
Terrace by Study Covered with Concrete
A view from the study over the balcony, which like most of the upper floor has now been covered with concrete.
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10 Aug 2006 |
More Upstairs Landing Walls
Looking towards the study, showing a wall that will support the sloping roof.
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10 Aug 2006 |
Improvised Scaffolding
A rather precarious workstation to enable work to be done on the dalas over the covered balcony (on the upper floor).
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16 Aug 2006 |
Master Bathroom Installations
A view from the master bathroom showing the conduits for the sink light switch and power outlet, and some plumbing. The dressing room to the left has already been covered with stucco.
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23 Aug 2006 |
Stucco Now Mainly Complete
An overview showing the house with stucco applied to most of the external and internal walls.
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23 Aug 2006 |
Entrance with Uncovered Wall
The front of the house, showing one of the few uncovered walls remaining.
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23 Aug 2006 |
Start of Fitting Beams Upstairs
The upstairs passageway area showing that work has started on the steel beams.
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23 Aug 2006 |
Wall by Stairs Needing Stucco
Over the stairs, showing the only other area yet to be covered with stucco.
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23 Aug 2006 |
Beams and Stucco in Upstairs Landing
Looking toward the covered balcony, again showing beams and stucco on the walls.
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02 Sep 2006 |
Bóveda Ceiling over Staircase
The completed bóveda ceiling over the staircase.
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02 Sep 2006 |
4.5 meter-high Wall in Master Bedroom
The walls in the master bedroom built up to their maximum height of 4.5 meters.
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02 Sep 2006 |
Construction of Bóveda in Upstairs Landing
The bóveda ceiling under construction in the central upstairs area.
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02 Sep 2006 |
Construction of Metal Staircase to Roof
The steps from the drying patio to the roof under construction.
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02 Sep 2006 |
Bóveda Being Built over Master Bathroom
Bóveda ceiling under construction in the master bathroom.
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02 Sep 2006 |
Living Room Steps
The resurfaced steps in the living room.
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02 Sep 2006 |
Master Bedroom Wall from Landing
The 4.5 meter high wall of the master bedroom seen from the central upstairs area.
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02 Sep 2006 |
Bóveda Fitting Nearly Done in Bedroom 2
The nearly-complete bóveda ceiling in bedroom 2. Except that all bóveda will need a lot of finishing, including filling in with mortar and cleaning with muriatic acid. The beams must be sanded down, treated with silicone, then repainted with enamel.
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