Hello,
I was told today that it is a common method to use Ytong blocks to reduce the size of window openings during the shell construction phase.
In this specific case, the windows were built with a width of 1.22 meters (4 feet), but they are supposed to be only 1.10 meters (3 feet 7 inches) wide.
The masonry is made of Poroton blocks.
I would be very grateful for quick responses.
Regards,
Tatze
I was told today that it is a common method to use Ytong blocks to reduce the size of window openings during the shell construction phase.
In this specific case, the windows were built with a width of 1.22 meters (4 feet), but they are supposed to be only 1.10 meters (3 feet 7 inches) wide.
The masonry is made of Poroton blocks.
I would be very grateful for quick responses.
Regards,
Tatze
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Neubau201330 Mar 2012 23:29I agree with E. Curb. Why use Ytong now? Reduce the size with Poroton. When reducing the thickness (12cm (5 inches)), it’s advisable to use interlocking joints, or at least flat anchors or masonry anchors with 6mm (1/4 inch) dowels. It needs to hold securely.
Is it just this one window that’s too large, or does it affect all the windows? If it concerns all the windows and you are building a house with a brick veneer facade, it could also be the reveal. The brick veneer measurement is ultimately the dimension shown in the plans. (For example: 110cm (43 inches) width in the plans and 122cm (48 inches) Poroton size… which results in a 6cm (2.5 inches) reveal per side.)
Is it just this one window that’s too large, or does it affect all the windows? If it concerns all the windows and you are building a house with a brick veneer facade, it could also be the reveal. The brick veneer measurement is ultimately the dimension shown in the plans. (For example: 110cm (43 inches) width in the plans and 122cm (48 inches) Poroton size… which results in a 6cm (2.5 inches) reveal per side.)
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