Results of My Investigation into Shortcuts, Sloppy Work, and Construction Defects in Slope Construction (Part 6)

Hello, everyone.

This is Enta.

The rainy season has put a damper on the concrete work...

There are all kinds of problems, but I guess I just have to keep going, huh?

It’s really hard to make plans during the rainy season, isn’t it?

Rising Water Levels

It would be great if we could keep up the good work while staying safe during the heavy rain!

If it's hot, I've already got my air-conditioned suit on!


But that's beside the point.

Results of My Investigation into “Loopholes,” “Cutting Corners,” and ”Poor Workmanship” in Slope Construction (Part 1)

Results of My Investigation into “Loopholes,” “Cutting Corners,” and ”Poor Workmanship” in Slope Construction (Part 2)

Results of My Investigation into “Loopholes,” “Cutting Corners,” and ”Poor Workmanship” in Slope Construction (Part 3)

Results of My Investigation into “Loopholes,” “Cutting Corners,” and ”Poor Workmanship” in Slope Construction (Part 4)

Results of My Investigation into “Loopholes,” “Cutting Corners,” and ”Poor Workmanship” in Slope Construction (Part 5)

This is a continuation of my previous post.
Framework Engineer

This time, we'll be discussing the use of a trowel for finishing the frame.

 

Legal frameworks with sharp, well-defined edges are really beautiful, aren't they!

I used to think that looked nice, too, but lately I’ve been thinking that a spray-applied finish looks more natural.

 

Whether or not to use a trowel actually comes down to the director's discretion.

Whaaaaaaat?!

I'm sure that's what you're thinking, and that's especially true right now.

Whether or not to use a trowel for finishing isn't a matter of cutting corners or anything like that; it depends on whether it's included in the design.

Spray-Applied Formwork

For a fully troweled finish, the price is set at around 1,450 yen per meter based on the design price.

Unless it is included in the cost estimate for this design, there is no need to apply a trowel finish.

 

If anything, the slope construction contractors seem to be going a bit overboard here.

I don't know (or haven't been told) about that part, and since I just assume that's how it's supposed to be, I end up giving it a thorough finish with the trowel, lol.

 

When negotiating the price with a construction company, be sure to confirm whether the finish will be done with a trowel.

If you say you'll do it, make sure you get paid properly.

Since the government is footing the bill, lol

 

Finishing with a trowel is really time-consuming.

And that's because we'll definitely need a certain number of people.

This part isn’t a case of cutting corners or poor workmanship—it’s simply a matter of whether it’s included in the design or not—so be sure to check it thoroughly.

Regardless of whether it’s accounted for or not, the era when trowel finishing was the norm is already over.

 

See you later.

Leave a comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.