Re: Starting new 36" build
DJ
Not real sure, so i hope you get some other responses, but i think you want a flexible break there because of the heavier, denser retaining wall and the thinner and separate counters and the different expansion that each will have in addition to the counters mounted to a different floor plane than the wall. Also, if the retaining wall heaves at all, you wouldn't want it to crack a pretty counter top. I like the idea of the stainless/aluminum rod or flat, though. That would look cool i think. Maybe put a form there that is just a little thicker than your metal piece and after the concrete is set, remove the form and back fill the gap with some self leveling concrete joint compound leaving room to place your steel in the top of the gap for reveal. Still thinking, too. Are you planning to incorporate the top of that retaining wall as part of the counters or leave as it is?
Tracy
DJ
Not real sure, so i hope you get some other responses, but i think you want a flexible break there because of the heavier, denser retaining wall and the thinner and separate counters and the different expansion that each will have in addition to the counters mounted to a different floor plane than the wall. Also, if the retaining wall heaves at all, you wouldn't want it to crack a pretty counter top. I like the idea of the stainless/aluminum rod or flat, though. That would look cool i think. Maybe put a form there that is just a little thicker than your metal piece and after the concrete is set, remove the form and back fill the gap with some self leveling concrete joint compound leaving room to place your steel in the top of the gap for reveal. Still thinking, too. Are you planning to incorporate the top of that retaining wall as part of the counters or leave as it is?
Tracy
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