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Nice.
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Definitely structurally sound. :-)
Ken, is that a cantilever landing in front of the oven?
James
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Originally posted by rlf5 View PostTook the concrete forms off today. Everything looks ok except for the front right corner, which is where I started shoveling cement.1 Photo
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Originally posted by rlf5 View PostI thought I had knocked all the dead spaces out of it, but apparently I did not. Is this going to cause a problem?
I'm willing to bet, from your photos, that you're structurally sound. Stucco or whatever you use for a finish should cover it up nicely.
Ken
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Took the concrete forms off today. Everything looks ok except for the front right corner, which is where I started shoveling cement. Since is was the first to go down it started to dry/set before the rest of the hearth had been poured (about 1.5-2 hours). Anyway, I thought I had knocked all the dead spaces out of it, but apparently I did not. Is this going to cause a problem? There shouldn't really be any load on that point since it will end up being counter space. Is there anything I need to do? The first pic is of the whole hearth. The second of the problem corner. The last is of what the rest of the hearth looks like.3 Photos
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Originally posted by ricflo View PostThe only reason I was saying that is because the directions say to make the stand 72 x 84. I cant figure out how to make 16" block into 84". I can make it 88" which should be fine I think? I understand and agree with what your saying. I only need the half block for the wood storage opening.
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Originally posted by ricflo View PostThe only reason I was saying that is because the directions say to make the stand 72 x 84. I cant figure out how to make 16" block into 84". I can make it 88" which should be fine I think? I understand and agree with what your saying. I only need the half block for the wood storage opening.
In order to make the 84" dimension you need to put in a brick.
16 X 5 = 80 + 4" brick = 84"
Remember those dimension are for layed block not dry stacked, actual measurement of a standard block is 15 1/2.
Where are you in PA? I grew up outside of Pittsburgh.
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Thank you, I will finish the stand tomorrow. Hopefully pour the hearth Sunday.
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Originally posted by ricflo View PostThe only reason I was saying that is because the directions say to make the stand 72 x 84. I cant figure out how to make 16" block into 84". I can make it 88" which should be fine I think? I understand and agree with what your saying. I only need the half block for the wood storage opening.
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The only reason I was saying that is because the directions say to make the stand 72 x 84. I cant figure out how to make 16" block into 84". I can make it 88" which should be fine I think? I understand and agree with what your saying. I only need the half block for the wood storage opening.
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Why would you use half block in the back? Wouldn't you just stagger around the corner with full block?
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Originally posted by ricflo View PostI am talking about the stand. Instead of cutting block just use the half block that I purchased. So, the back wall will be 4 full block and 1 half block. Side walls will be 5 full and 1 half. Does that sound right?
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I am talking about the stand. Instead of cutting block just use the half block that I purchased. So, the back wall will be 4 full block and 1 half block. Side walls will be 5 full and 1 half. Does that sound right?
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ricflo:
Are you referring to the concrete blocks for the stand? If I remember correctly I used one halfblock for each course of the stand and everything worked out fine. My stand dimensions are 70x78", for a ~43" oven.
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