This afternoon we, as a family, went out with the Creekside Covenant team (Redmond, Wa) to one of the bateys (Algodon), where they poured a concrete floor for a family. Pictured with Carly is the woman who owns the home. She and all 7 of her family sleep in the home, probably the size of a living room in the U.S. She was so grateful for the the concrete floor and for the team's efforts.
The process is very interesting. Sand and concrete are dumped in a pile in front of the house and mixed with water. See photos above. It is all done by hand with shovels. The dirt floor is prepped by leveling and crushed rock is laid as a base. After the mixing is complete a wheelbarrow is used to transport the cement into the house. The spreading of the concrete is done, as you see in a conventional way, except one guy with a board masterfully spreads out the mix with precision.
It is a community/neighborhood event, with many children and adults observing outside. That is for another blog.
Vic for the fam
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