Sunday, April 29, 2012

Construction in Ghana

This is dedicated to the Two Building Ron’s and my building sister Ellen.

I see many things everyday that I know would make and American cringe thinking of the “dangers” that lurk

in doing things this way.  Lawsuit heaven although what would you sue them for.

P1010716Building in the dirt w/ no tape measure, no level, exactly the number of nails you think you will need and not one more extra.

P1010732Digging dirt, getting it wet and putting into forms to dry.  When dry stack them and wait for Sunday to come to work on your new house.

P1010737Nail boards together to make your front door.  A little light never hurt anyone, what animals can fly through or crawl through or go under the door, never considered it.

P1010738Don’t know what to say except it works and so far has not fallen on anyone.

P1010962Okay, we need new latches on door for security.  Nails are a little long no screws anywhere so put in a few extra nails to hold the latch.

P1010966Okay this wire is a little long and another just barley makes it Oh yes electrical tape at least I think that is electrical tape.  Of course this is 240 electricity.

P1010967New craft center building to dye in and store materials in. I like the wire going through the wall to hold something together maybe roof on?

P1010968New zinc roof on.  Lots of nails with the sealing thing around them.  However, at the seam on top looks a little loose.  But to be fair they are not finished with the building so things might change.

I always think of the Rons and how they do things right and wonder what they would think.  Ellen I think would enjoy these too so here they are.

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