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Build: 2013 02 18 – 24; Week 04

 

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Shuttering and 1st layer rebar on house foundation
Access steps after the 2nd section of retaining wall is finished
Septic tank at halfway stage
Rebar in place for house foundation
Main foundation poured
Septic tank almost built
Shuttering away from 2nd section of retaining wall
Our bathroom
Septic tank built
The base for the balcony column inside Le Beton

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