Instructiones para uno 'bond beam'
"put your outer course on the seat then tie it to said seat so that your inner course will not touch the outer course. then you need to place the connecting rods together in your u-blocks, that you have set accordingly to your block line. be sure to pour the E-Wall first. into your u-blocks.
Safety notes: 1. block caps go on connecting block stacks to tie the two together. 2. buckets of mescla are really heavy, be sure to lift them high above your heads. 3. stay on the scaffolding. 4. Drink your quick fix!
alright everyone got it? understand completely? Let's start putting the most important part of the house together. Ready set go."
"ummmmm???????"---they said with blank stares.
Today was the day we poured a concrete beam around the entire house. This beam ties the whole house together and gives it the most structural integrity. its a long morning with lots of concrete buckets being poured.
This afternoon, we went to the market, where all our fine Mexican goods (including one large purple sombrero) were purchased. The ice cream was tasty too!
tomorrow we put the roof on the house and the last full day of construction.
Please keep the town of Piedras in your prayers. While the water is flowing again, they are mourning the loss of their mayor. He, along with some staff, were flying above the rio grande river surveying the flooding and the plane crashed killing all aboard. The mayor was a friend to CPC. Please keep especially the staff at CPC in your prayers.
We are all safe, have plenty of water, and all are healthy. We are thankful for it all.
¡hasta mañana
felipe y ben
