Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Aug 03, 2013 10:45 am Hi all I am in the process of getting quotes for liquid limestone for the alfresco, verandah and pathways. All of the concreters I have spoken with have told me reinforcing mesh isn't necessary for these areas as they are non-trafficable. What are people's experience with limestone without mesh - is it more likely to crack? Thanks Our custom Gemmill Home in Bedfordale WA Build thread:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=53788 Timeline on page 1 Re: Is mesh needed in liquid limestone? 2Aug 03, 2013 3:40 pm Liquid limestone is really just another form of concrete. Preventing cracking (other than at the joints) is as much about making sure that the base is solid and the distance between joints is reasonable. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Is mesh needed in liquid limestone? 3Aug 05, 2013 1:24 pm Thanks for your reply bashworth So if the base is prepared properly and the control joints are done right, it is not necessary to have mesh? Our custom Gemmill Home in Bedfordale WA Build thread:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=53788 Timeline on page 1 Re: Is mesh needed in liquid limestone? 4Aug 05, 2013 4:06 pm Yes that's right. The Australian Concrete association (http://www.concrete.net.au/) say a joint spacing of around 2m is OK for footpath. Personally I would prefer a bit less. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. MATE!!! I've checked their website and it's a 90% match at least. I've just called them and sent the pic through to confirm it's the same product. Thank you heaps. 3 6515 Hello everyone Please advice me how can I install mesh security window or we cab say mesh flyscreen inside while the pvc plantation shutters are already installed? Is… 0 11611 Hi All, I engaged a tradie to install concrete retaining wall 600-800mm high over 32 meters in Victoria. Sleepers are 200*75*2000 mm installed over 17 steel posts. I… 0 6917 |