paulf
Well-Known Member
Ffs dont encourage it
Newly boarded and skimmed ceiling cracking?
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Stevieo
Royal Spin Doctor
Anyone else seeing more and more 9.5mm being d&d onto thermolite blocks by big construction firms? I was told the logic is a better fit for a 145mm door casing.
essexandy
The Lake Governor
I definitely don't believe that that is the reason they use 9.5mm
Im not saying that's the reason they still make them. I'm asking if anyone else has noticed they seem to be being used more and more to dot and dab 100mm thermo blocks by big construction companies.
essexandy
The Lake Governor
I didn't mention why they're still made.
The only reason I could see for them being spec'd is to save money. And they're not even much cheaper to be fair.
beader
Well-Known Member
And you would need to use more adhesive top stop the boards from flexing and dishing so you are not going to save on costs .....IMO
Stevieo
Royal Spin Doctor
Doesn't have to be much cheaper when you're talking about huge amounts of materials. Soon add up.
essexandy
The Lake Governor
How many people do you see using the correct amount of adhesive as it is? I've never seen anyone else with my own eyes.
I was told it's to get the clearence on a 140mm door casing. But in fairness, i can't see 6mm (3mm each side) gaining you enough.
essexandy
The Lake Governor
If the blockwork is good it's not a problem getting them back tight is it?
I wont lie, I struggle to get 100mm of block work, even 5 to 10mm of d&d and a 9.5mm board back far enough to fit a 140 door casing. But yeah, i agree, block work needs to be near enough bang on.
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