Hello all, this is my first post on this forum, though I have spent many hours reading and learning. I must say that this is the most informative and interesting forum I have visited to date. I must also say I have not come across any conflict either which is a breath of fresh air.
A little background to my project.
Am building a 42" pompei style oven
The base is being constructed as an amenities block, daybed room for the swimming pool.
within this structure will be a dedicated room for the oven, so all that will be seen will be the openings for wood storage and the oven door.
The stand for the oven is fabricated steel frame (complete and in position)
Now for my question. I plan to mix the vermiculte and cement tomorrow but I am not sure on the grade of cement. I have white brickies cement on hand for the mix but everything I have read calls for portland cement. I have spoken to the bricklayer and he says portland is just a low quality cement. I was just wondering if price was the difference here or if there is something in portland cement that makes it more suitable for the job?
I hope someone can help me out with this reasonably fast because tomorrow is only 14hrs away.
Cheers Ian
A little background to my project.
Am building a 42" pompei style oven
The base is being constructed as an amenities block, daybed room for the swimming pool.
within this structure will be a dedicated room for the oven, so all that will be seen will be the openings for wood storage and the oven door.
The stand for the oven is fabricated steel frame (complete and in position)
Now for my question. I plan to mix the vermiculte and cement tomorrow but I am not sure on the grade of cement. I have white brickies cement on hand for the mix but everything I have read calls for portland cement. I have spoken to the bricklayer and he says portland is just a low quality cement. I was just wondering if price was the difference here or if there is something in portland cement that makes it more suitable for the job?
I hope someone can help me out with this reasonably fast because tomorrow is only 14hrs away.
Cheers Ian
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