Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 12, 2007 10:26 am Hi All,
We a just about to sign our contract with Adenbrook It's a 2 story home and with have a smooth render & paint finish. We can choose eith brick or Besser blocks.....at no difference in price. Does either have advantages over the other? Thermal or strength qualities?? If using Besser blocks should they be filled with cement when being laid??? Some have told us that cement render sticks to Besser blocks better than brick...is this true?? I must say, this site has been extremely helpful, so thankyou to all those responsible. Cheers, North Lakes there is a standard besser block wall pdf somewhere online with footing sizes, also have a look at dincel. 1 3603 Those span tables can be pushed a little for a low deck if you dont mind a little flex. Last deck I did, I pushed it a little and it was still rock solid - no noticeable… 6 14730 can’t tell from the photo, a tie down rod will be 12mm, is it a steel beam? he should be able to work it out 1 5733 |