House Constuction [Merged]

**maxpedition** · March 31st, 2019 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by papi smith

Maganda nga yan Sir Max if one has the equipment, sakin mano mano lang, division lang naman ng rooms sa 2F

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Mag wall stud ka 2x3 space *16" vertically. You can use fiber cement board instead of gypsum board.

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**papi smith** · March 31st, 2019 02:48 PM

Thanks Sir Max, I watched a YouTube installation and saw that the 16" spacing is the sturdiest, designed to carry tiles for t&b.

I actually plan to do a built in closet on this wall, thinking it would further boost the strength of this wall, am I right to assume this?

**travajante** · March 31st, 2019 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by papi smith

Thanks Sir Max, I watched a YouTube installation and saw that the 16" spacing is the sturdiest, designed to carry tiles for t&b.

I actually plan to do a built in closet on this wall, thinking it would further boost the strength of this wall, am I right to assume this?

Correct...added corners & depth from built-in cabinetry can reinforce walls, sir.

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**papi smith** · March 31st, 2019 03:15 PM

Thanks Sir Travs, I was scanning the net and saw some composite walls made with mortar and EPS, it has T&G for easy joining and does not require plastering anymore, seems a lot easier, can this be supported by the slab alone? I think I read 65kg/sqm.

BTW, the floor is 12mm thick at 3k psi.

**travajante** · March 31st, 2019 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by papi smith

Thanks Sir Travs, I was scanning the net and saw some composite walls made with mortar and EPS, it has T&G for easy joining and does not require plastering anymore, seems a lot easier, can this be supported by the slab alone? I think I read 65kg/sqm.

BTW, the floor is 12mm thick at 3k psi.

Check wall load assumptions w/ your designer, sir. Slab thickness & design mix alone are not enough data.
Also, plan out how you're gonna approach electrical & plumbing prep. Those T&G joints are best left shown. Filled, they will likely crack after a while.
Pair rigid w/ pliant materials, if you plan to have seamless walls remain so, longterm. Therefore, cement boards like Hardiflex go better w/ wood, & Gypsum w/ metal.

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**papi smith** · March 31st, 2019 04:39 PM

Uh-oh, I read that gypsum is not as hardy as ficem, I was actually thinking of hardiflex on metal

**travajante** · March 31st, 2019 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by papi smith

Uh-oh, I read that gypsum is not as hardy as ficem, I was actually thinking of hardiflex on metal

Not saying you can't...just pointing the ideal.

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**papi smith** · March 31st, 2019 05:36 PM

Thanks [emoji4] Sir Travs [emoji106]

**travajante** · March 31st, 2019 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by papi smith

Thanks [emoji4] Sir Travs [emoji106]

Anytime, papi sir!

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**papi smith** · May 18th, 2019 08:43 PM

Masters Trav and Max, pwede ko ba lagyan agad ng boysen plexibond ang freshly done plaster? Or may waiting time? According to their website, need 14 - 28 days curing for fresh concrete, but I think it refers to slab, firewall ang lalagyan ko sirs. Kindly advise me, thank you.