Saturday 12th March 2016 / 13:55
Totton Timber delivered shuttering ply this morning and I’ve made this formwork for the steps. It even has stiffeners. I’m rather proud of it.
2 Formwork
Saturday 12th March 2016 / 13:09
Nipper got covered in saw dust.
3 Formwork
Saturday 12th March 2016 / 14:13
Formwork in position. It will be filled with concrete up the the first step level, then the lid goes on, then the second step is filled. When all set formwork comes off and 450 x 600 slabs will be used to make the treads.
4 Scalpings
Saturday 30 April 2016 / 16:20
Raising the level with more scalping
5 Steps – concrete
Sunday 1 May 2016 / 09:35
Getting the formwork anchored in position with DPM in place against the wall ready for concrete to be poured. Some bits of concrete block will reduce the amount of concrete needed.
6 Steps – concrete
Sunday 1 May 2016 / 12:00
Concrete poured up to first step and lid on ready for more concrete to create the next step.
7 Steps – concrete
Sunday 1 May 2016 / 12:42
Concrete poured up to top.
8 Steps – slabs
Saturday 7 May 2016 / 14:10
Shuttering has been taken off and slabs tested for fit.
9 Steps – slabs
Saturday 7 May 2016 / 16:41
Slabs cemented in position, but not grouted yet.