A note on 10.21

+ Basement

Wall insulation was going on. A tiny gap was left between concrete wall and insulation. Any moisture created by condensation would drop down in this gap and be displaced though drain system.

++ 1st floor

The balcony side wall was made with bricks, finished with windows and an entry door.

+++ 2nd floor

The ceiling was finished with drywalls or plasterboards.
The kitchen area was prepared with drywalls.

++++ Outside

The outside insulation was covered with wire mesh and cement plaster.
Lightweight steel structure was added to define metal plate walls. A stainless canopy was added to the main entrance.

A note on 10.11

+ Floor heating system

Floor heating system of the basement and the 1st floor was done by covering heating water pipes by concrete. The concrete needed a couple of days for curing before proceeding to interior works.

A note on 10.09

+ Floor heating system

The floor heating system of the 1st floor was finished. And that of the basement was almost done.

++ Masonry work

The brick wall of the 1st floor was finished.
A masonry worker applied finish plaster on the surface of the concrete sunken wall to prepare a stucco work, while another was about to finish a bathroom.

A note on 10.08

+ More measures to prevent water leakage

Waterproofing was applied to the walls of the basement and the rooftop.
Drain boards were installed on the basement floor for displacement of potential water leakage if any.

++ Plumbing

Water and sewage pipes were installed.

+++ Air conditioner work

Pipes and conduits for air conditioners were installed.

++++ Concrete

A layer of concrete was poured to cover the drain boards of the basement. Same was done over the waterproofing of the rooftop for protection.

+++++ Brickwork

Brickwork was being done to make bathrooms and a 1st floor wall.

++++++ Aerated concrete

Aerated concrete was laid on at the basement and the 2nd floor. The bubbles in the aerated concrete would help insulation between concrete frame and floor heating system.

+++++++ Window and door frames

Window and door frames were installed.

Building frame

+ Building frame

The building consisted of the basement, the 1st floor, and the 2nd floor.
The reinforced concrete frame of the building was completed.

the 2nd floor

the 1st floor

the basement

2nd floor frame: part 2/2

+ Ceiling

The molds for the 2nd floor ceiling were being formed.

++ Finished 2nd floor frame

The molds work was completed and concrete was poured into them. The 2nd floor frame was finished and waited for days for curing.

+++ Workers' shelter

Workers made their shelter at the 1st floor. The styrofoam panels for ceiling insulation were used as their siesta mats.

++++ Daily work record

The site manager recorded daily work progress on his note.
On Sep. 23rd, 4 woodworkers worked on mold work, 1 electrician and 1 installation man worked on piping electrical conduits.

2nd floor frame: part 1/2

+ 2nd floor frame

The structure of the 2nd floor frame is the same as that of the 1st one.

walls

++ outside view of the workshop/house

+++ sunlight

The basement was cleared. I was very happy with the bright sunlight.