Monday, 11 October 2010

Photos 17 footings




These photos of me are in the footings. the pictures show me plumbing a block and checking the cavity size. This process is done to enable the slab to be right.

Friday, 1 October 2010

photo 16 setting out

This is a photo of me setting out on a band course. This is done because it gives us our cavity measurement. It also gives us an idea of what the bond is going to be.

Tuesday, 28 September 2010

photo 15 using power tool

This is me using a power tool do drill into a previous wall to attach wall ties to. This is to enable the new wall being built to be safe and more stronger when it is finished.

photo 14 solid wall

This is the finishing of a solid wall. It was done as part of a team then finished off with a nice joint and brush to make it look nicee .

photo 13 Lock up Shed

This is our lock up shed. It is where all the tools are kept at the end of a work shift.Also inside is a the bricklaying materials such as insulation, wall ties, wall tie clips, dpc, expansion foam, ect.

Tuesday, 15 June 2010

photo 12 bedding on wall plate

This is me bedding on wall plate. This is done so it is easier for the carpenters to attach the roof trusses on.

photo 11 inserting insulation

This is a photo of me inserting insulation against the blockwork. After all sheets were put in place red clips were put on ties and silver sticky tape was used to seal all gaps.