Week 4. July 24th – July 29th 2017 After backfilling The back filling is complete. The part that still looks like a pit will accommodate an underground water tank once the client buys one. Now the construction is above the ground. Special thanks to the client for allowing us to take the photos and granting us access every week. Kariùki Wawerù PS. Kariùki Wawerù is...
Week 3. July 17th – July 22nd 2017 Foundation wall. 11 courses or 2.6 meters. All to be buried in the ground. Septic tank. It has a unique way in which it inclines to serve its purpose. If its not cemented it cant be serviced by an exhauster. Substructure The stones and hardcore on the side is used to bury the substructure. It is back filled (poured) into the "rooms" then compacted to form...
Week 2. July 10th – July 15th 2017 The house is finally taking shape. Setting out. Septic Pit Dressing stones The journey continues. Special thanks to the client for allowing us to take the photos and granting us access every week. Kariùki Wawerù PS. Kariùki Wawerù is the author of Kenya’s ONLY real estate book called “The ABC of Real Estate Investment in...
Week 1. July 1st - July 8th 2017 The Engineer advised that because of the nature of the black cotton soil on the plot, the client should excavate out the black cotton soil that is undesirable for construction. The Structural Engineer together with the Architect and Quantity Surveyor advised a 2 meter deep excavation of all the area where the house will sit. The contractor decided to use mechanized...