This is how the top row of block looks before its poured. Rebar is laid in the trough and tied to the vertical rebar. This ties together the whole top of the wall for extra strength.



The lintel blocks have rebar going across and into the vertical spaces on either side of the opening. The whole thing is poured solid with concrete to make a strong masonary beam.



This is two sections of shop wall.



Work continues on the garage walls and outdoor fireplace.



Wayne Champagne is working on the angled walls at the back of the shop.



Here's the outside shop wall (looking to the west).



The back part of the shop goes up!



Moving the scafolding is a tedious job.



Here the mason is working on the angled walls at the back of the garage.



The garage as seen from the back porch.



This is where the outdoor fireplace will go — to the right of the bathroom.



The block on the right is a lintel block. It goes over the doorways and contains rebar extending into the walls on either side, which is later poured full of concrete. The block on the left is that used at the top of the wall, so that rebar can extend all along the top of the wall.