Author of 594 guides · Queensland Australia
Anthony Painter
Anthony is a construction professional with 26 years in residential construction, a Bachelor of Construction Management a Cert IV in Waterproofing & Builders license.
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Post 50: A Flying Excavator, Waterproofed Tanks and Backfilling by Kibble
A 70-tonne crane lowers a little excavator into the basement, the stormwater and sewer tanks are fully waterproofed and their pipes lagged, and the sand backfill goes in by kibble.
Post 49: Pouring the Tank Walls
The stormwater and sewer tank walls get their core fill, pumped in three slow lifts with a small vibrator. What went into the mix, why we trowelled the wall tops while wet, and a quick guide to trowels.
Post 48: A Look Inside the Site Office and the Tanks Braced for the Pour
A quick tour of the site office and the systems that run the job, then a walk round the stormwater and sewer tanks, braced, sealed and ready for the next day's pour.
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