Pine Bluff Backyard Project
2004
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August 16: Steel
They started the steel framing today; it is expected to be complete by Wednesday. They basically
build a 'wire mesh' out of rebar, one rod at a time. We expect that plumbing and electrical will
be the next steps, followed by the gunite.
August 17: Steel II
Day two of the steel framing. I found out what 'gunite' is: it is dry concrete that is forced to
the applicator nozzle by pneumatic pressure, and mixed at the last second with water. The operator
has complete control over the concrete/water mixture -- much like an airbrush.
August 18: Steel Complete!
It amazes me that this entire steel frame was built by one guy in three days with straight lengths
of rebar! The third pic shows the skimmer frame; the fourth pic shows the light frame; the fifth
pic shows the spa. Next up: plumbing and electrical.
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