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Posted by on December 30, 2006, 4:49 pm
Thanks for the reply. The wall will only be 3 or 4 ft high. I like the
idea of the 45 degree corner block, though it doesn't seem to be
readily available where I'm at (Northern California). The problem with
mitering the corner blocks is that other than being a PITA I would have
a seam at each corner, and not a running bond pattern. I imagine if I
slush and rebar the corner, it wouldn't really matter. I had planned to
slush, rebar, and tie into the foundation rebar every few ft anyway.
Living in the land of slab foundations, I can't remember the last time
I saw a job site with a lot of block work. Thanks again!
DanG wrote:
> There are block companies that make 45* corners. The more usual
> method would be to miter the corners with a saw. You will need
> 1/2 blocks to make running bond and/or custom cut blocks to
> complete the work anyway. It would be an unusual circumstance to
> have everything come out in full block units.
>
> I would slush and rebar the corners and 4' o.c. with the
> quickwall. How tall are you planning to go?
>
> You might be able to take the necessary blocks to a working job
> site where they are laying block. A six pack or case and a $20
> bill can accomplish wonders, especially when you can ask to have
> them done over the next day or two.
> ___________________________
> Keep the whole world singing. . . .
> DanG
>
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I plan on building a 3 or 4 ft courtyard wall. I would like to
> > use
> > lightweight concrete block, dry stacked, and covered in a
> > fiberglass
> > reinforced stucco (e.g. QuickWall). The wall is not load
> > bearing. My
> > designed calls for some 45 degree corners. Is there a standard
> > method
> > to get the 45 degree corner with standard 8 x 8 x 16 cement
> > blocks
> > (CMUs)? The QuickWall manufacturer recommends a tight running
> > bond
> > pattern for the dry stacked block. Thx.
> >
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