The formwork has held up against the wet weather. All service pipes are disappearing under 7mm and a bit of FCR. I have decided on a straight edge for my turn down.
The lousy slab plan I commissioned totally ignored my specific requests, - 30mm insulation and a 19mm hydronic pipe laid over the reinforcing mesh. We compensated by making everything 30mm deeper and wider. this accommodated the styro under, but not around the perimeter. I will have to install that after the formwork comes down! GRRR!
I have also increased the 110mm slab depth by 20mm by laying a pine strip around the formwork perimeter. This will allow cover for the hydronic pipe.
I have been thoroughly bullshitted by certain individuals through this project. I think it is something to do with me wanting more than their skill set can deal with. To make things worse, they won't ever admit they have fucked up, leaving problems to compound and get worse.
I suspect the slab design is also 'over specced'. I reckon the logic goes...... 'he's a bloody owner builder and bound to muck it up, so to stay on the safe side, lets make his footings TWICE the depth a regular builder would require'.
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| straight edge |
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| patented boot technique |
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| All plastic down with 'hospital corners' |
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| FAT SAND |
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| Andrew Dalby is a rare fellow. He actually turned up and helped! |
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| There are simply NO water penetration points. |
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| 'it looks like a big eski' |
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