Re: My Modified Barrel Vault in Texas
If I am constructing a similar opening wall, would there be any downside to putting a simple steel bar across the opening to support that central area? My biggest concern is the differential expansion and contraction of metal in a heated brick joint; does anyone have any experience with making this secure, or will it all just eventually crack and need to be re-cemented (if possible) over time?
If I am constructing a similar opening wall, would there be any downside to putting a simple steel bar across the opening to support that central area? My biggest concern is the differential expansion and contraction of metal in a heated brick joint; does anyone have any experience with making this secure, or will it all just eventually crack and need to be re-cemented (if possible) over time?
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