Friday
Set up the forms between two of the gazebo columns at Ahi for another concrete pour.
Using the generator to produce electricity for the electric cement mixer is much easier than mixing it in the wheelbarrow. After pouring the concrete in this formed area under the gazebo, I worked on creating steps into the shower.
I hauled some sand and gravel from my pile in the driveway to spread out and create a flat base for the shower floor. Then, at the entrance to the shower, I built a small rock wall about 7 or 8″ tall between the rock columns. I backfilled behind this wall and leveled the area above and behind the rock wall. About 16″ behind this rock wall, I built another. Backfilling and leveling, I repeated this to create yet another small rock wall. I now have three tiers creating steps into the shower.
These will be the base for concrete steps – each step overhanging the rock wall by about 3 – 4″. I plan on pouring a concrete floor in the shower, but have not decided on a pattern yet, or if I will install a drain, or let the water just flow over the edge.
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