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Materials used in the external walls. Bricks are probably the oldest manufactured material we have today. In stretcher bond masonry all the bricks are placed in stretcher courses. They are suitably used only for one-half brick thick walls such as for the construction half brick thick partition more...
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To those who look and listen, houses tell stories about their builders and occupants. Florida and the little boy across the street has a new puppy. I have rich memories of those summers spent mostly on the porch. Long gone are the days when masonry meant red clay brick and gray mortar only. If more...
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Earn generous monthly royalties, project opportunities, and gain recognition while doing what you love. Our range is separated five main texture types which are briefly described below. Sandfaced finish takes a smooth brick and blasts a coating of sand onto the column of clay before firing. more...
Read MoreMaterials used can include brick, stone (e.g. There are four main ways to use bricks and blocks to make walls. The leaves of double brick are joined with ties. Brick and blockwork walls provide excellent sound insulation. Clay brickwork is made from selected clays moulded or cut into shape and fir more...
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Also, instead of waiting for days/weeks for your clay oven to dry enough to use, an earth oven can be made and used on the same day. On our oven the soil ended up being around 8” thick at the top – which was good but more than was really needed. As the oven cools you can try thicker breads and more...
Read MoreModern technology replaces the pole with a mechanical ram. It can be controlled as a feature or eliminated. Brushed finishes help reduce formwork marks that can create a concrete-like appearance, but this is only necessary with fine grain size ingredients. Queensland is built of stabilised rammed ea more...
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