Horizontal Reinforcement

terry714_us

I just got a set of plans for a custom house but it doesn't specify any horizontal reinforcement. Is it rule of thumb to reinforce @ 16" o.c. anyway?

Tscarborough

Brick or Block?

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terry714_us

block

concretemasonry

If it is a typical Florida block home, joint reinforcement in every other course would be typical and good construction.

Depending on your county and proximity to the coast, there may be some required vertical steel and grout for hurricane construction. Grouting along doors and windows would be typical also.

The hurricane tie down requirements for the roof could also have a bearing on the masonry work also. Some designers get to be a little short on details and assume the contractor knows the requirements for every "checkerboard" area in the state.

Get familiar with the Florida codes. They are not necessarily the same as the IBC or IRC. Florida has put a lot of effort into making the house much more safe than other states. There are also some homes in Florida built for the optional "Fortified(?)" construction levels to gain big insurance savings.

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terry714_us

gREAT tHANKS

stacker

every commerical job i have worked with block has called for dura wire every other row.bond beam every 6th row.

now terry,i have one question."HOW IN THE HELL DID YOU GET THIS JOB??"

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Tscarborough

There are some locations/applications where it is not needed. Solid grouted reinforced walls do not need it and partition walls 6" or over don't need it, as a rule.

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terry714_us

Got the job because the construction market is way out right now. So, instead of making $76k with Centex by moving to BFE I had to take this REMEDIAL job as an estimator for a block, framing and drywall sub. Of course if you sould like to see some of my accomplishments please see The Tour Stop @ The World Golf Village where I took the project from being 13 weeeks behind schedule to completing within 11 days of the scheduled deadline. Or maybe you would like to visit The Hammock Villas in Palm Coast where I supervised 11 buildings going up simultaneously.....

Tscarborough

Congratulations on the job. I wish you well, and certainly don't mind answering any question I am able, but mis-estimating a commercial project can easily put a company out of business, so in your shoes, I would be very, very careful.

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lukachuki

You should take some of the chump change from your REMEDIAL job and pass it on to your consultants, namely TSC, CM, and Stacker along with a few others. Or at least try to get them on payroll with your company.

Actually it amazes me how generous these guys are with their experience...they have helped me many times as well so I guess I owe them some chump change too!!!!

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Lukachuki -

Thanx, but everyting you read or answer a question, you learn something about products, uses or the industry.

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