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Posted by miamicuse on May 31, 2006, 11:03 pm
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> >>> in message
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> >>>>> Thanks. How are cement stone veneer made?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> If so can I chip them out and expose the concrete wall inside? I
> >>>>> don't mind the stone look on the outside but I don't like it on
> >>>>> the inside.
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> >>>>> MC
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> >>>> I have no idea about that, but you could prob. cover it over with
> >>>> cement and then smooth, stucco, or finish it as you choose.
> >>>
> >>> Lordy, can you imagine the mudrings on those electrical outlets?
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >> Er, you have crossed over into the vasat region known as "Kris' area
> >> of ignorance". Dunno what you mean.
> >>
> >> But, if the wall is already rock'n'concrete, would there be outlets
> >> in it....? I don't recall the he mentioned any.
> >>
> >> The idea of a "false wall" is prob the best, since it *would* allow
> >> for wiring and so on. I just figured that plastering it over was
> >> might be a 'quick'n'dirty" solution.
> >
> > Don't know if applicable codes were in effect when that house was
> > built but common sense dictates if the wall was oh say, 10' long or so
> > it should have at least 1 electrical outlet.
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> One would think - but there are many stange and silly things that get
> done...
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> I also like the "false wall" idea, tho', becuase in addition ot putting in
> outlets if need be, you could insulate behind it. In warm climates, I
> don't think stone/concrete is bad, but in cold climates, they can bring a
> lot of cold into the living area. Same with exposed brick.
>
> ((Log houses are not the same because wood itself has insulating
> properties, but I've forgotten the exact figures - I seem to recall
> something to the effect of a sheet of exterior plywood having a rating of
2
> or thereabouts, but I can't remember.))
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> > Mudrings are plastic extensions for electrical outlets to bring them
> > flush with the surface of a wall after it has been floated or
> > redrywalled, etc. Otherwise the outlet would be recessed too far into
> > the wall to allow the cover plate to work properly.
>
> Oh, I get it, because drywall compound is called "mud" - thanks :)
There are outlets on the wall. By the way I spoke to the original architect
who designed this house for himself in the early 70s, he said he thinks it
is a concrete block wall inside.
MC
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