(fullscreen with narration)

 

pouring the foundation
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start dry-stacking VOBB
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15 The contractor must be on the job to be sure the building plans are followed.

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20 Rub a piece of VOBB block on top of the VOBB on the pallet to be sure the tops have no ridges. Pull the VOBB off of the pallet. Do not lift the VOBB as the pulling also helps to make sure the VOBB blocks are smooth on the top.

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24 VOBB is most impressed with this building contractor who knows he wants only quality.

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26 Bulldozer is making her inspection to be sure the wall is built strong

27 Use shims when needed to get a level wall on a vertical basis.

28 The use of a string is very important to have a straight wall

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45 The Fennwood Estates subdivision in Walker

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58 A quality VOBB home for sale by the contractor

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60 Exterior wall being stuccoed

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65 Electrical wire coming out of the conduit in the VOBB block

66 Electrical wires ready for wiring.
Note: The wire is long enough to work with easily to make the connection.

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68 Electrical control box

69 Exterior wall with brick ties nailed to the wall

70 Bathroom shower drain

(in-progress - more pictures to follow in the future)