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3rd October 2017, 06:26 PM #1Member
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New concrete block shed
I thought some people here might be interested in these videos of my current project. I'm replacing a previous concrete block and fibro shed with a bigger version completely done in concrete block. It's the first time I've done this sort of thing so I'm learning as I go.
My video editing skills are pretty basic, as you can see.
Leon
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6th November 2017, 09:31 PM #2Member
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Here's an update:
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6th November 2017, 11:47 PM #3GOLD MEMBER
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I wish they had glue when I did mine with concrete blocks.
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7th November 2017, 06:47 PM #4Member
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You don't need to glue them like I have been. They interlock vertically and horizontally so you just stack them dry and then the whole thing is core filled. I'm doing this slowly over a number of weeks so I'm gluing just for insurance against strong winds until the core filling is complete.
Leon
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8th November 2017, 05:11 PM #5Member
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Here's the latest:
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8th November 2017, 06:04 PM #6Member
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Living the dream , I would love to build a bunker shed like this!
Also love the Mrs comments 'its not even falling over' lol
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11th November 2017, 09:03 AM #7
Are there no lintels over the openings? If not I'm presuming the core filling and reo hold it all together. Is there extra reo above the openings? Just interested as I really like this building method. Can you link to the particular blocks/glue you are using?
Those were the droids I was looking for.
https://autoblastgates.com.au
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11th November 2017, 11:52 AM #8Member
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You can find the details of the blocks I am using on this page: Brochure Downloads just scroll down to "versaloc brochure".
The core fill and steel reinforcement form the lintel in situ, as you suggest. There are horizontal bars as needed above the openings.
As an amateur, I've found it to be a good system. I can take my time when laying the blocks to get everything straight and level, plus it's way less messy than dealing with mortar. I've been able to just lay a few blocks after work with no fuss.
Leon
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11th November 2017, 12:47 PM #9GOLD MEMBER
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Cleanest building site that I have ever seen.
It looks like a good system for the amateur bricky.
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18th December 2017, 06:29 AM #10Member
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I'm starting to catch up with these videos. There has been some progress.
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13th July 2018, 11:52 PM #11Member
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I am some months behind with editing these, but here's what I was up to in November:
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14th July 2018, 11:15 AM #12GOLD MEMBER
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I was wondering what had happened to this, thanks for continuing with the update.
CHRIS
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14th July 2018, 01:55 PM #13GOLD MEMBER
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Great to see an update on this WIP. Sitting back waiting for more.
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14th July 2018, 05:57 PM #14
Thanks for these very interesting posts - I've learned a lot about this building method following your progress.
When it comes to the roof structure, looks like you could do with a couple of extra pairs of hands to get those beams up...