in this random rambling thread we post random pictures

[Cynthia12]

Oh wow..knew you were working on something. Looking good! Didn't know you were working on a couple of buildings. Busy man.

 

[NickyKnack]

Oh wow..knew you were working on something. Looking good! Didn't know you were working on a couple of buildings. Busy man.

X2! Look real good Posha.

 

[SilkiesInSuburb]

That shed is looking good! Two thumbs up.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

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very interesting, may I ask how much the bricks weigh? and you put the stucco directly on the bricks without any wire mesh or anything? do you know its insulating property by chance? I wonder if these are made here in the states somewhere. Is the foundation all concrete? And your door slide, what type hardware have you used? O hooks and rail? I think this is very smart, wonder if bears would think to rip it apart to make entry lol

 

[Sally Sunshine]

ps if I ask to many questions ignore me! but I am seriously loving that build!

 

[Cold Canadian]

very interesting, may I ask how much the bricks weigh? and you put the stucco directly on the bricks without any wire mesh or anything? do you know its insulating property by chance? I wonder if these are made here in the states somewhere. Is the foundation all concrete? And your door slide, what type hardware have you used? O hooks and rail? I think this is very smart, wonder if bears would think to rip it apart to make entry lol

I'm curious about the foam bricks as well , never seen them , we use a hollow foam forming sort of brick for basements etc , but I'm liking the looks of what you are using Pasha , the concrete on the outside ....just right onto the bricks or do you also put wire on it first ?? ..........love the pictures

 

[Pasha838]

I'm curious about the foam bricks as well , never seen them , we use a hollow foam forming sort of brick for basements etc , but I'm liking the looks of what you are using Pasha , the concrete on the outside ....just right onto the bricks or do you also put wire on it first ?? ..........love the pictures

Here you can see a blocks like that - any man from buildings-laboratory play width a various blocks. The language is incomprehensible (this is a russian language), but i think there`s nothing to translate - everything is clear ))

There are several technologies, in addition to these there are the mineral "perlite", which when heated turns into stone foam - from it one time in the USSR sawed such blocks, but they were few. Who invented and brought many of these technologies, and the blocks are much cheaper wooden beams. The productions equipment usually comes from Germany or from Belarus or it is local. These blocks is not a perlite-blocks, this is an another tecnology, it uses a sand, cement, sometimes lime...

To plastering them is easily, can use the wire, or can not use - in principle, they do not differ from normal clay bricks. True, I do not know how to plaster, so do a little bit worse than the professional workers. They do a lot smoother as me. In all other respects the work suits me - plaster does not fall off through the years and that`s enough for me. I think the geese or goats will not be offended if the plaster will not very smoothly done ))

plaster and paint them desirable, because this material has a serious drawback: it is very hygroscopic and when dampen, it ceases to be warm. In addition, I have had cases where the geese began to chew it (!). in this regard, the wooden wall is better. But the advantage is that blocks do not burn, and when plastered - sufficiently durable. Although they are inferior in strength of brick and are forbidden to build tall buildings. There are only building chicken coops, garages and sheds.

 

[Pasha838]

very interesting, may I ask how much the bricks weigh? and you put the stucco directly on the bricks without any wire mesh or anything? do you know its insulating property by chance? I wonder if these are made here in the states somewhere. Is the foundation all concrete? And your door slide, what type hardware have you used? O hooks and rail? I think this is very smart, wonder if bears would think to rip it apart to make entry lol

I don`t remember the weight, but they can flow in the water. I think they are a little heavier than dry wood, but lighter than the raw wood.
I put the plaster without wire mesh, and experience shows that it does not fall off. Although it is possible with the grid would be better.
I do not know where to do that, but I saw the bricks are somewhere in Europe too. The technology is relatively new, but it usually does not build the houses - only to chicken coops, garages and some stables for cows. If to read the russian construction norms (in Russia) It is forbidden to build here something above two floors of these blocks - they are not enough strong. The brick is much stronger, but it has a higher thermal conductivity.
Yes, the foundation is all concrete, and on the concrete are the waterproofing - These blocks are hygroscopic, it is their fault.
Doors I put just a wooden box of logs or timber, these blocks can be easily hammer nails or screws to screw. They are quite soft, something like a wood, but do not burn.
I think this is very smart, wonder if bears would think to rip it apart to make entry lol
unfortunately not, this is enough soft blocks (on the video can be seen). I had an experience when a unit was in an old wooden barn, and on top of him stood an electric heater. So you know that the geese done? They chewed the block in half! True, they did it not once, but for the whole winter, but walked every nibbled and chewed. This is one of the reasons that I will cover them with plaster.

 

[Pasha838]

Goose shed. I strongly smeared solution, but hope to fix it when begin to cover the plaster (somewhere i cover it yet - it's just a little left of cement and I decided to use it for a plaster). I was in a hurry to have time until the severe frosts began.
On top of the blocks it put a metal, then put reinforcement is placed, it welded pins with thread and it is filled with concrete. And then i can put a layer of waterproofing and wear on these pins wooden beam and tighten nuts. And it is possible to build a roof ))

 

[Cold Canadian]

Pasha , do you have the actual name that these bricks are called ? I would like to look up and see who makes them