|
|
You are not authorized to post a reply.
|
 Prev Next
|
| Author |
Messages |
|
lucleb
Registered Users
Posts:13
 |
| 06/26/2001 9:33 PM |
|
| I want to use an angle bar, galvanised or aluminium for brickledge. Metal studs will hold the angle bar in place (hope so). My question is about the right size of this angle. One mason said I need a 4"X 3-1/2" X a half inch thick angle using aluminium and the other one said a 3-1/2" X 3-1/2" X 1/4" thick. My backwall is 19 feet high and the front wall is 9 feet. Can you advise me on what is the right angle bar I should use for a brick wall and also for a stone wall. Thanks |
|
|
|
|
|
|
seflpolyst
Registered Users
Posts:147
|
| 06/27/2001 8:34 AM |
|
| aluminum (or aluminium, as mark would say) and mortar dont get along over time, galvanized steel would be best and stronger as well. |
|
|
|
|
markross
Registered Users
Posts:1035
|
| 06/27/2001 10:45 AM |
|
Luceleb:
I would seriously recommend not using a steel angle iron for a brickledge unless you set it on a continuous support. Build up a 4" block wall from the footing to the brick line, or use a brickledge form unit, or pour a 10" wall below. I have used the steel angles and can honestly say, that over time ,in Canada, with the wild temperature swings, the mortar joints will break up due to movement.
As for aluminium, its a Canadian spelling, eh!!!
Mark Ross
"Le Canuck" |
|
|
|
|
|
| You are not authorized to post a reply. |
|
|
|
ActiveForums 3.6
|
Search GBT's Professional Directory:
Professionals Serving
Your Location:
GBT Project Albums:
|