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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.
How to Compare Builder Quotes Line by Line (and Find the Gaps)
Three builder quotes for the same house can differ by tens of thousands of dollars for reasons that have nothing to do with value. Here's how to compare builder quotes line by line so you're comparing the same job.
Post 47: Steel in the Tank Walls and Getting Ready to Pour
The sewer and stormwater tank walls are fully reinforced and braced, pipes are through with water stops, and the waterproofing plan for the tank corners is set, ready for Wednesday's pour.
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