Bricklaying Question

ShaznMark · 28 Nov 2005

Hi Guys,
Myself and the hubbie have been busy converting our garage and are doing the bricklaying ourselves as we were told its not a load bearing wall so doesnt mater how much of a dogs dinner we make of it! We seem to be doing okay but have a question about the sides of where the window should go in. We are going to just build block on top of block with no pattern as its only around 7 or 8 inches between the wall and new window space. Is it ok to do this or is it a mortal sin to build blocks with no pattern, no matter how small?

countygardens · 28 Nov 2005

ShaznMark said:
Hi Guys,
We are going to just build block on top of block with no patternquote]

bikerm4 · 28 Nov 2005

what youre doing is o.k.

masona · 28 Nov 2005

A bit confused here, are you the laying blocks with cement joint as one of the picture?

bikerm4 · 28 Nov 2005

think they mean that the distance between the window and wall is less than 1 block long i.e. less than 450mm so they are building the pillar in cut blocks built directly on top of each other until they reach the lintel. What they are asking is if the first block was for example 200mm long would they put two 100mm cuts on top for the next course then another 200mm block for the 3rd course etc. up to the height of the window, instead of building the whole pillar in 200mm blocks.

ShaznMark · 28 Nov 2005

Wow that was quick!Thanks guys.Bikerm4 has described the situation perfectly!

So is it ok?

markvirgo · 28 Nov 2005

no you should always bridge the gaps.

chappers · 28 Nov 2005

it will be fine just tie it into the existing wall with some fishtail ties.

ShaznMark · 29 Nov 2005

Hey guys thats great, Mark is using metal banding on the walls to tie the blocks to it as they go up. Hopefully it will be very solid. We are also putting cavity ties every 3 or so courses. I bet a twister couldnt move it!

Another little problem has arisen though, as they do!!, better start a new thread! Thanks again for the help.

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