They're here!

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Before

They're here!

groundbreaking

second scoop

trying to make level area

framing

more framing

adding gravel to build up the sloping side

framed for porch area

frame

frame again. if you think this is boring, be glad you aren't watching the video!

cutting rebar

placing rebar for reinforcement

placing rebar

tieing the rebar together

rebar is elevated

chunks of old pavers placed under tied rebar grid to raise it so it will be in the concrete *

cement truck

the start of the cement down the chute

more cement, the first to flow into the frame

cement being spread out

cement being worked

more smoothing

working the utilities conduit sleeves into place

almost done!

more smoothing

getting there

the edges are rounded to prevent chipping

just sitting here watching cement dry

me, who did no work on it, putting my handprint in it

All done with this part

Sara approves the new kitty spot

 

*those pavers have sentimental history - they were laid in a street in work project duing the 30's, my Dad worked on that and then 60 years later got the pavers when they were pulled up and replaced with concrete. He died 10 years ago but would have really loved this project, and now I have something of his involved! The worker didn't know that when he saw that pile of old rotted pavers handy to use. :)

 

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