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In regards to sheathing I had just asked about this on reddit. I specifically asked whether I should inset the sill and have the face of...

Not sure.. are you saying I can fill with mortar? All I have is forums and Google. Google said to use core fill grout but I can't find...

I am using bond beams and will be filling core with concrete as there is no core fill grout here in canada rhat I can find. There will...

The wall is 26 ft long and will be built in the ground in sections

I tried asking before about bonding agents in reddit and everyone told me to just use a portland cement slurry. It's hard to get clear...

Here is what I am working on currently. Prepping the slab for mortar. Unfortunately the finish is very smooth anybody experienced with...

The only reason for using 2x8 sill is for appearance.

I did but I'm trying to keep the cost down. I'm not too worried about 2x4 insulation I basically want to keep it above frezing in the...

I think this would be the best solution

Good idea! I understand what you are getting at but it's not a shed. It's 26x16 shop that will be fully finished and insulated so I want...

I have to overhang the sill otherwise my walls won't be square. Block measures 7 5/8, a dried pt 2x8 measures 7 3/8 so the block will...

Should I run 2x8 for the sill? I'm worried the pt sill will warp as the wall is only 2x4. I was considering using standar lumber with...

Hello everyone! It's my first time posting on here. I am located in Canada BC. I have no previous building experiance but I am good at...