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A view of the yard before construction. The string gives a rough idea of where the foundation will be set. Last comment 05/10/10. Viewed: 143 times.
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| August 3, 2005: The tree is being cut down, and measurements are being taken in preparation for the forms for the foundation. Last comment 05/10/10. Viewed: 120 times.
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| August 3, 2005: Later in the afternoon, trenches for the foundation have begun to be dug. Viewed: 127 times.
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August 4, 2005: holes for the "sapatos" (where large concrete blocks on which the foundation will set, will be poured) are being dug. Last comment 09/05/05. Viewed: 118 times.
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| August 5, 2005: Re-bar for the columnshave been set into the concrete blocks, and concrete is beginning to be poured. Viewed: 121 times.
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| August 8, 2005: More concrete for the foundation blocks iis being poured. Note that all concrete is mixed by hand (without even an electric mixer!) Viewed: 117 times.
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August 9, 2005: Forms are now being set for the foundation. Viewed: 121 times.
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| August 10, 2005: If you look closely, you'll see that some of the foundation has been poured. Viewed: 126 times.
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| August 11, 2005: The foundation is complete. Setting up forms with rebar for the columns that will hold up the ceiling. Viewed: 115 times.
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