Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Besser Wall Footer 4Apr 06, 2019 9:02 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Besser Wall Footer 12Apr 07, 2019 9:58 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Besser Wall Footer 16Apr 07, 2019 10:02 pm I don't have a concrete mixer and am doing this project as time allows so renting one isn't an option. Buying a mixer for a one off project vs. filling 3rd cores with premix is probably similar cost but more work. I thought about buying a mixer when adding up the cost of bags for cores and foundations but decided not to when I read about problems with dissimilar batch mixes and multiple batches different drying times causing foundation failures. As I'm new to all this, I didn't want to take the risk. I can fill 2.5 cores with a 20kg bag so filling every 3rd core (63 cores) is $199 vs. $597 to fill all 189 cores. Here's screen shot of plans calculations. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ . Re: Besser Wall Footer 17Apr 11, 2019 7:50 am Is it best to use concrete to set the first row of blocks since the footer is below grade and exposed to water? meyeview I don't have a concrete mixer and am doing this project as time allows so renting one isn't an option. Buying a mixer for a one off project vs. filling 3rd cores with premix is probably similar cost but more work. I thought about buying a mixer when adding up the cost of bags for cores and foundations but decided not to when I read about problems with dissimilar batch mixes and multiple batches different drying times causing foundation failures. As I'm new to all this, I didn't want to take the risk. I can fill 2.5 cores with a 20kg bag so filling every 3rd core (63 cores) is $199 vs. $597 to fill all 189 cores. Here's screen shot of plans calculations. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ . Re: Besser Wall Footer 18Apr 11, 2019 9:21 am Meyeview Mix the mortar by hand in a barrow with a Mortar hoe then if you wish it can be re-purposed as a hoe for planting potatoes..Just kidding Personally I think you are over complicating your project as its only a 5.2m2 block wall (approx 60 Blocks)? Fill the blocks with mortar as you go. hth Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Besser Wall Footer 19Apr 11, 2019 11:56 am As ever, Bunning and Ozito are you friends..... https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-1050w ... l_p6290204 But, you're likely overcomplicating things, bung in a couple or so steel uprights, slide in concrete or timber sleepers, have a cup of tea. All finished, no one will ever notice or care. 6 11191 there is a standard besser block wall pdf somewhere online with footing sizes, also have a look at dincel. 1 2944 Thank you again Simeon.. I will call my certifier for that. Have a good day 4 5338 |