The Layers of Mesh
- Sandwich of three layers - fine chicken mesh/construction mesh/fine chicken mesh
The Layers of Mesh
- Sandwich of three layers - are Stitched together
The Layers of Mesh
- ..by looping the chicken meshes together
The Layers of Mesh
- ..with a simple tool and ..twist!!
Forming the Base with re-Bar
- ..tracing the diameter of the tank
The Shallow Excavation for the Base
- ..and the mesh prepared
The Base
- ..is poured with a strong 3:1 mix
The Mesh Sandwich
- ..is wrapped and tied in place (next day)
The Mesh Walls
- ..tied to base slab
First Layer of Plaster
- ..forced against board held on other side
First Layer of Plaster
First Layer of Plaster
- ..up she goes!
Third Day
- ..second lauyer of mortar, on the outside
Forming the Roof Structure
- ..re-bar bent and tied in place
Forming the Roof Structure
- ..re-bar bent and tied in place
Forming the Roof Structure
- ..and chicken mesh tied both sides
Forming the Roof Structure
- ..remembering to leave an access hole
Plastering the Roof
- ..repeating as for first layer of walls
Plastering the Roof
- ..in the shade!
Forming the Roof Structure
- ..
Letting it Dry..Slowly
- ..the tank, wrapped in plastic
