All of this year’s features for the Kraay Family Farm are now palletized, checked, and rechecked in preparation for shipping on May 19th. Later that week, the truck will arrive at the farm for unloading and installation. The Kraay Family Farm opens mid-July for this year’s season.
Ship stern wired
The pirate ship stern shipwreck is largely wired, save for a few small bits that will be taken care of tomorrow. Jay & Matt worked hard to get the diamond lath on this very technical piece, making it ready for the concrete sculpting next week. The ship is going to be a spectacular piece of the new mini golf at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch when it is complete. Stay tuned…
One last bit of structure
Shipping heavy concrete features across the country is always a challenge. Inside these pieces, we build a sturdy structural steel frame to which the armature is fastened, but this is only part of the equation. The mounting plates and lifting points need to be just as strong. When we ship, there are many added stresses, such as vibration and constant wind loads, as the loads travel down the highway. To address these concerns, we check and double-check the welds and bolts. When required, we add extra structure to shipping pallets to ensure the pieces arrive in perfect condition. Today’s project was to go over the pieces and frames one last time, as they will soon be bound for the Kraay Family Farm in Alberta.
