Boomies Pad - Thornlands, Bayside, Qld
Dec 8th 2005, 12:23 pm
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Re: Boomies Pad - Thornlands, Bayside, Qld
Originally Posted by wanderingwombat
This looks like a concrete pour for (early) tomorrow morning.
From previous posts you mentioned termimesh for the termite system. All the white sticky up pipes
should have the termimesh (very fine stainless steel wire mesh) collars applied and sealed before the concrete pour.
Looks like an early start to check. Camera time.
Also watch how much water they add to the truck on site. Given the distance the truck is travelling from South Street there is no need to add water. More water can stretch how far the concrete goes and weakens the final strength.
WW
From previous posts you mentioned termimesh for the termite system. All the white sticky up pipes
should have the termimesh (very fine stainless steel wire mesh) collars applied and sealed before the concrete pour.Looks like an early start to check. Camera time.
Also watch how much water they add to the truck on site. Given the distance the truck is travelling from South Street there is no need to add water. More water can stretch how far the concrete goes and weakens the final strength.
WW
Unfortunately I wont be onsite when they start the work (if it goes ahead) as i work so its b4 and after work I am able to check progress......
boomie
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Dec 8th 2005, 8:47 pm
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Re: Boomies Pad - Thornlands, Bayside, Qld
Originally Posted by wanderingwombat
This looks like a concrete pour for (early) tomorrow morning.
From previous posts you mentioned termimesh for the termite system. All the white sticky up pipes should have the termimesh (very fine stainless steel wire mesh) collars applied and sealed before the concrete pour.
Looks like an early start to check. Camera time.
Also watch how much water they add to the truck on site. Given the distance the truck is travelling from South Street there is no need to add water. More water can stretch how far the concrete goes and weakens the final strength.
WW
From previous posts you mentioned termimesh for the termite system. All the white sticky up pipes
should have the termimesh (very fine stainless steel wire mesh) collars applied and sealed before the concrete pour.Looks like an early start to check. Camera time.
Also watch how much water they add to the truck on site. Given the distance the truck is travelling from South Street there is no need to add water. More water can stretch how far the concrete goes and weakens the final strength.
WW
Dec 8th 2005, 9:03 pm
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Re: Boomies Pad - Thornlands, Bayside, Qld
Originally Posted by biggy
the termimesh goes ontop of the slab I think....hmmm cant quite remember
Originally Posted by biggy
they shouldnt add water to the truck...the concrete is already mixed and ready to go
Originally Posted by biggy
they will spray it once its poured to help flatten and to stop it cracking
Spraying only helps to cool down the slab (mixed concrete is warm) during curing to minimise cracking. Slab will still crack due to extra water in mix (above) and the watering should continue for at least a week (or the slab is covered) but never does.
WW
Originally Posted by biggy
the termimesh goes ontop of the slab I think....hmmm cant quite remember now and cant b arsed looking out the info....they shouldnt add water to the truck...the concrete is already mixed and ready to go...they will spray it once its poured to help flatten and to stop it cracking
Dec 8th 2005, 9:22 pm
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Re: Boomies Pad - Thornlands, Bayside, Qld
Originally Posted by wanderingwombat
Terrmimesh should be embedded into the concrete.
Yes it leaves the batch plant ready mixed, but on site the driver waters it up to enable it to be placed quicker so they can get extra deliverie$ in the day
Placement of the concrete should be done with a vibrator but some concretor's believe that straight out of the pump is good enough. The vibrator removes air bubble trapped in the concrete which reduces the risk of concrete cancer (corrosion of the reinforcing steel that cracks the concrete).
Spraying only helps to cool down the slab (mixed concrete is warm) during curing to minimise cracking. Slab will still crack due to extra water in mix (above) and the watering should continue for at least a week (or the slab is covered) but never does.
WW
Yes it leaves the batch plant ready mixed, but on site the driver waters it up to enable it to be placed quicker so they can get extra deliverie$ in the day
Placement of the concrete should be done with a vibrator but some concretor's believe that straight out of the pump is good enough. The vibrator removes air bubble trapped in the concrete which reduces the risk of concrete cancer (corrosion of the reinforcing steel that cracks the concrete).
Spraying only helps to cool down the slab (mixed concrete is warm) during curing to minimise cracking. Slab will still crack due to extra water in mix (above) and the watering should continue for at least a week (or the slab is covered) but never does.
WW
One guy has told me that the frame work will be delivered later..... so will pop back later n see how far they have got with the concrete.....
btw.... WW the house which is being built along the koala corridor yeah... i mentioned b4 they had loads ov polystyrene delivered..... well its blown all ova the shop...... some of its been damaged too after last nights storm....
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Dec 8th 2005, 10:07 pm
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Re: Boomies Pad - Thornlands, Bayside, Qld
Originally Posted by Boomie
Just been up...... they are filling in with concrete..... they are using a what looks like a huge hose to fill it in.....
One guy has told me that the frame work will be delivered later..... so will pop back later n see how far they have got with the concrete.....
btw.... WW the house which is being built along the koala corridor yeah... i mentioned b4 they had loads ov polystyrene delivered..... well its blown all ova the shop...... some of its been damaged too after last nights storm....
boomie
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One guy has told me that the frame work will be delivered later..... so will pop back later n see how far they have got with the concrete.....
btw.... WW the house which is being built along the koala corridor yeah... i mentioned b4 they had loads ov polystyrene delivered..... well its blown all ova the shop...... some of its been damaged too after last nights storm....
boomie
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boomie
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The turtles could use the polystyrene for boogie boards LOL.
As for the koala corridor, hmmm.
The cycle path path between the special and state schools used to be a good place to see koalas. Look for fresh scats (poo pellets) on the concrete then look up (it's usually safe to do that
). Well, it was until the special school had some trees removed 
WW
Dec 9th 2005, 9:11 am
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Re: Boomies Pad - Thornlands, Bayside, Qld
Originally Posted by wanderingwombat
They are pumping the concrete which is normal (easier and quicker to place) - no barrowing
The turtles could use the polystyrene for boogie boards LOL.
As for the koala corridor, hmmm.
The cycle path path between the special and state schools used to be a good place to see koalas. Look for fresh scats (poo pellets) on the concrete then look up (it's usually safe to do that ). Well, it was until the special school had some trees removed
WW
The turtles could use the polystyrene for boogie boards LOL.
As for the koala corridor, hmmm.
The cycle path path between the special and state schools used to be a good place to see koalas. Look for fresh scats (poo pellets) on the concrete then look up (it's usually safe to do that
). Well, it was until the special school had some trees removed WW
pmsl!
here are some shots of what land we will have left...... and a glimps of the slab.....
boomie
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Dec 9th 2005, 9:26 am
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Re: Boomies Pad - Thornlands, Bayside, Qld
Originally Posted by Boomie
pmsl!
here are some shots of what land we will have left...... and a glimps of the slab.....
boomie
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here are some shots of what land we will have left...... and a glimps of the slab.....
boomie
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If your house was being built in the UK they would still be having a cup of tea at this stage.
Dec 9th 2005, 9:30 am
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Re: Boomies Pad - Thornlands, Bayside, Qld
Yay we have a slab! these ones are taken of the garage and front of the house......
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Dec 9th 2005, 9:37 am
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Re: Boomies Pad - Thornlands, Bayside, Qld
Originally Posted by Boomie
Yay we have a slab! these ones are taken of the garage and front of the house......
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Dec 9th 2005, 9:54 am
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Re: Boomies Pad - Thornlands, Bayside, Qld
Originally Posted by glittababe
OMG thats bloody fab! Looks great. Wonder what the builders think of having their handy work snapped everyday??
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Dec 9th 2005, 9:57 am
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Re: Boomies Pad - Thornlands, Bayside, Qld
Originally Posted by Boomie
pmsl..... well i told one ov the men...... all the pix were on britishexpats if he cared to look....lol
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Dec 9th 2005, 10:04 am
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Re: Boomies Pad - Thornlands, Bayside, Qld
Originally Posted by glittababe
lol loving the pictures, can't wait to see the frame. I really like the location as well. Do you have any more snaps of the area, like the cycle paths etc? I vaguely remember driving through the area. How is the build coping with the storms?
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=336168
the buildings are coping fine with the storms..... just the trees, polystyrene and porta loos on the building plots which have all blown ova.....
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Dec 9th 2005, 10:04 am
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Re: Boomies Pad - Thornlands, Bayside, Qld
Originally Posted by Boomie
here is an earlier thread i started...... few pix on there.....
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=336168
the buildings are coping fine with the storms..... just the trees, polystyrene and porta loos on the building plots which have all blown ova.....
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http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=336168
the buildings are coping fine with the storms..... just the trees, polystyrene and porta loos on the building plots which have all blown ova.....
boomie
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How long have you been in living in Australia, if you don't mind me asking?
Thanks.
Dec 9th 2005, 10:08 am
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Re: Boomies Pad - Thornlands, Bayside, Qld
Originally Posted by DunRoaminTheUK
Hi again.
How long have you been in living in Australia, if you don't mind me asking?
Thanks.
How long have you been in living in Australia, if you don't mind me asking?
Thanks.
why?
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Dec 9th 2005, 10:10 am
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Re: Boomies Pad - Thornlands, Bayside, Qld
Originally Posted by Boomie
we flew the 10th of the 10th at 10am..... last year..... so 14 months
why?
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why?
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It's good to see a success story as it gives the rest of us waiting at the opposite end hope and inspiration.
Cheers for all of your info.