*Great idea with Cinder Block Construction. Recently a fellow quoted me
$1,500.00 for a 10 X 10 X 8 Block building. This did not include the roof
or concrete pad. My Sister is rebuilding a dilapidated garage. Hello Al, We
hope that all is well in your world.....*
* Wade/KJ4WS*
On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 9:17 PM, Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net> wrote:
> Dumb question - what about cinder block walls? I'd think that would be more
> fire resistant than sheetrock and can be "DIY" with "dry stack"
> construction
> (blocks without mortar in between but with strategically placed
> rebar/concrete "columns" inside and a cement veneer on the outside).
>
> 73, Al
>
> On Wed July 24 2013 6:16:00 pm Stuart Rohre wrote:
> > Likely, going to publications on line for "Fire Resistive Construction,
> > Drywall" will show you the latest preferred thickness. Certainly, metal
> > studs seem appealing but heavy timber actually lasts longer in a fire!
> > You can coat timber with a fire retardent foam material, which is also
> > excellent insulation. That might give you the weather resistance you
> > need for Archival storage.
> >
> > Stuart Rohre
> > K5KVH
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