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by deiterdennis
Wed Oct 02, 2013 10:58 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Detached Double Garage Construction - Use Blocks Or Bricks For Corners?
Replies: 8
Views: 10067

Re: Detached Double Garage Construction - Use Blocks Or Bricks For Corners?

Hello.
Thankyou for all your information & help. Greatly appreciated.
Regards
Deiter
by deiterdennis
Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:52 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Detached Double Garage Construction - Use Blocks Or Bricks For Corners?
Replies: 8
Views: 10067

Re: Detached Double Garage Construction - Use Blocks Or Bricks For Corners?

Hello. I followed your instructions with a dry run.I am now clear on the corners. Can I use the same method on other piers (i.e) between the corners? My preference would be to use hinged doors so, I assume thermal blocks will not be strong enough to hold a frame & doors.Is this assumption correc...
by deiterdennis
Sat Sep 28, 2013 10:08 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Detached Double Garage Construction - Use Blocks Or Bricks For Corners?
Replies: 8
Views: 10067

Re: Detached Double Garage Construction - Use Blocks Or Bricks For Corners?

Thankyou for the information.
I am not clear as to how I would use blocks as piers,could you explain in more detail?
Regards
Deiter
by deiterdennis
Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:47 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Detached Double Garage Construction - Use Blocks Or Bricks For Corners?
Replies: 8
Views: 10067

Re: double garage

Hello & thankyou for repyling. I have considered concrete blocks but, in comparing price difference with thermal blocks there is little between them & as they are more difficult to handle (weight),I still prefer thermal blocks. My original question on the corners.Do I need to use piers? Kind...
by deiterdennis
Thu Sep 26, 2013 12:02 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Detached Double Garage Construction - Use Blocks Or Bricks For Corners?
Replies: 8
Views: 10067

Detached Double Garage Construction - Use Blocks Or Bricks For Corners?

I am considering building a double garage which, if built, will be detached from the house. My preference would be to use thermal blocks with brick piers. My question is this.Can I just use blocks at the rear wall corners, or must I use brick piers? A supplimentery question.Is it acceptable to use e...
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