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southsider
08-18-2006, 07:31 AM
I'm getting set to lay up the block for my new home's crawlspace. We have a design that incorporates a prow wall that is also formed like a bay window. the section is 24 feet wide with the "bay" portion protruding 4 feet. this gives me a 60 degree angle from the side wall and a 30 degree angle to the flat side of the bay. Any tips on either cutting the blocks or nifty lay-up insider info? The wall is just under 7 feet high at that end of the house and will have two backing pilasters the will support floor beams.

Thanks a brickload!

Bill

TnAndy
08-18-2006, 08:18 AM
Stihl cutoff saw with a diamond blade, at you local rentall.

southsider
08-18-2006, 08:35 AM
I've already got a saw and blades, but I was really hoping for someone to step in and say there's a less dusty and noisy way to do this... Guess I'm slicing brick today! BTW Are the decorative retaining wall bricks structurally sound enough to use as a load bearing column, or should I just use them to "cover up" my handy work with the regular block?

Bill