Hi everyone,
after the structural mason started the masonry work a few days ago, I noticed some joints that have been filled with a 21 mm (0.8 inch) thermal mortar. The building was constructed using 42 cm (17 inch) aerated concrete blocks ("Ytong").
The site manager said this is acceptable since thermal mortar was used. However, I wonder why the blocks were not cut and fitted properly instead.
Is this still within an acceptable range, or should I raise concerns about this?
after the structural mason started the masonry work a few days ago, I noticed some joints that have been filled with a 21 mm (0.8 inch) thermal mortar. The building was constructed using 42 cm (17 inch) aerated concrete blocks ("Ytong").
The site manager said this is acceptable since thermal mortar was used. However, I wonder why the blocks were not cut and fitted properly instead.
Is this still within an acceptable range, or should I raise concerns about this?
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Bauexperte6 May 2016 14:50wpic schrieb:
I would not accept the executed build quality of the aerated concrete masonry. There is no reason to deliver such patchwork, except to use up all leftover pieces from the construction site. That must have been the actual reason. I rather suspect that cause and effect are connected. Since only a small part of the masonry is shown, implying that the rest is fine, I wrote that it is acceptable.In my opinion, the effort of demolition and rebuilding is disproportionate; especially if insulating mortar with the appropriate thermal conductivity was used.