Week 15 . October 9th -14th 2017 5 weeks to completion The walls are ready for wall tiles and the plumbing works are complete Fabrication of external doors is underway Few slots remaining for wedding cakes The terrace slab has been cast The floor is now ready for tiles Preparing to "finish" the septic tank The client mentioned that he's getting election period crazy deals...
Week 14 . October 2nd -7th 2017 6 weeks to completion Windows Water tanks Plastering Plumbing works for both cold and hot water. The client mentioned that he's getting crazy deals for solar water heating and lighting with long warranties. I can share...
Week 12 & 13 . Sept 17th – September 30th 2017 The trusses treated with a pesticide to protect it against pests The complete roof This is in preparation for a flat roof on top of the Servant Quarters to act as a terrace. This week the client will start working on the finishes with the help of the Interior designer Ms. Wamuyu of https://www.wamuyutira.com/ Special...
Week 11. Sept 11th – September 16th 2017 We are now on the 2nd half of this series. Just less than 10 weeks before the house is handed over by the contractor to the client. This week the client will work on erecting the roof trusses. 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...
Week 10. Sept 04th – September 9th 2017 This week the client will work finishing the 1st floor walling . 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 Kenya”. To have the book...
Week 9. Aug 28th – September 3rd 2017 Steel work preparation Preparation for Slab "Math" on how the steel will be cut The materials arrived in good time The men did their job The end product This week the client will work on the 1st floor walling . Special thanks to the client for allowing us to take the photos and granting us access every week. Kariùki Wawerù PS. Kariùki...
Week 8. Aug 21th – August 26th 2017 Support for the slab This week the client will put up the 1st floor slab. 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 Kenya”. To have the book delivered to...
Walls now at a height of 3 meters or about 13 courses. Ever wondered how a "bush hammered zero joint" wall looks like on the inside? Its not so glamorous. It also requires a lot more cement for plastering. Did you know that when walling, you work from outside instead of inside? So whatever ladders you need, you place them outside the house. Now the client will start preparing to put up...
Walling. A view from the back. The Yellow stone takes longer to erect than the normal stone. This is because for best result, the contractor is expected to do zero joint i.e. not to have mortar between the stones on the front side as can be seen clearly if you zoom in the photo. Curing. Water is poured on the slab for a certain number of days to harden it. Walling. Internal partitions Walling....
Week 5. July 31st – August 5th 2017 Septic tank is now functional and used as for water storage. Dump proofing, laying electric cables and basic plumbing before casting the slab The cast slab Now the walling begins. 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...