We have removed the pebbledash from our 30s house which had an extension added to it in the 80s made from 'solid' 9' thermalite blocks. This has revealed a few cracks that go straight through the blocks. These are only a couple of mm wide but this is the time to sort it out. The plasterer has suggested that a sheet of expanded metal over the area should sort it out. Is this a sensible option?
Re: How to best repair crack in thermalite wall. Parallel connection. Imovie for mac 10.7.5 free. Migration assistant windows to mac. Post by wes56 » Thu May 10, 2018 5:15 pm the new photo shows a strange ring shape in the central upper block,what is it.
Repairing Cracks In Thermalite Blocks Price Per Block
I guess if it were 2 leaves of brick I would cut out the damaged brickwork and replace but it seems to be more difficult with a solid wall and supporting the existing wall plate.Thermalite Lightweight Building Blocks
- Thermalite blocks are usually sold at a discount when purchased in large quantities, although they may be priced at nearly $2.00 per block. Purchasing just 100 or more thermalite blocks at once can significantly reduce the price to between $0.50 and $0.75 cents per block.
- Jan 18, 2019 Cracks normally occur because of movement. Either within the wall or underneath it. It is unlikely that you outbuilding will be light weight thermalite blocks. Typically the source of the crack is at 90 degrees to the crack. Which I am guessing will point to the foundations somewhere.
- The render on your house has cracked due to a number of reasons, it could of been done in poor weather, or not enough mechanical key. In my experience you can take of the damaged parts and patch in, but personally I would take it all off and start again, making sure that a good key is achieved in the scratch coat (1st coat of render).
Thermalite Blocks
Repairing Cracks In Thermalite Blocks Prices
What about stitching the damaged area? Would this be worth it or just go with the expanded metal.
Thermalite Blocks Price
We have removed the pebbledash from our 30s house which had an extension added to it in the 80s made from 'solid' 9' thermalite blocks. This has revealed a few cracks that go straight through the blocks. These are only a couple of mm wide but this is the time to sort it out. The plasterer has suggested that a sheet of expanded metal over the area should sort it out. Is this a sensible option?
What about stitching the damaged area? Would this be worth it or just go with the expanded metal.
Thanks in advance.
Matt
Re: How to best repair crack in thermalite wall. Parallel connection. Imovie for mac 10.7.5 free. Migration assistant windows to mac. Post by wes56 » Thu May 10, 2018 5:15 pm the new photo shows a strange ring shape in the central upper block,what is it.
Repairing Cracks In Thermalite Blocks Price Per Block
I guess if it were 2 leaves of brick I would cut out the damaged brickwork and replace but it seems to be more difficult with a solid wall and supporting the existing wall plate.Thermalite Lightweight Building Blocks
- Thermalite blocks are usually sold at a discount when purchased in large quantities, although they may be priced at nearly $2.00 per block. Purchasing just 100 or more thermalite blocks at once can significantly reduce the price to between $0.50 and $0.75 cents per block.
- Jan 18, 2019 Cracks normally occur because of movement. Either within the wall or underneath it. It is unlikely that you outbuilding will be light weight thermalite blocks. Typically the source of the crack is at 90 degrees to the crack. Which I am guessing will point to the foundations somewhere.
- The render on your house has cracked due to a number of reasons, it could of been done in poor weather, or not enough mechanical key. In my experience you can take of the damaged parts and patch in, but personally I would take it all off and start again, making sure that a good key is achieved in the scratch coat (1st coat of render).
Thermalite Blocks
Repairing Cracks In Thermalite Blocks Prices
What about stitching the damaged area? Would this be worth it or just go with the expanded metal.
Thermalite Blocks Price
Thanks in advance.
Matt
