Recent content by westcoast94

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 the sheathing flush with block VS flush the sill and overhang the sheathing overlapping the block. I got so many conflicting answers. Some say they would...

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 any. I'm sure concrete would work fine. I could get a pallet I guess but I'm not sure it would be easier for me or save me any money. Maybe I'm wrong About 8...

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 be vertical and horizontal rebar. I am considering singing pt plywood on the bottom. Is it fine to have such a small strip of 1'. Lots of people told me it...

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 answers online. I'm still not sure what to use to be honest

Here is what I am working on currently. Prepping the slab for mortar. Unfortunately the finish is very smooth anybody experienced with masonry? I am wondering if I need a bonding agent/slurry coat or if I should get a cutting disc and gouge up the slab along where the mortar will lay.

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 winter.

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 it done right. I'm not putting all this work in to have it look diy

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 be proud by 1/4" except that I have to overhang the sill by 1/2" so one end will have a 1/4 reveal and other other 3/4.. is there not a good way to make this...

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 sill seal or using 2x6 sill then ripping 2x peices to fit. the slab is lightly out of square as well so the reveal inside won't be consistent if you get what I...

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 figuring stuff out. I will be rebuilding my 26x16 shop in my backyard. Currently the sheathing, sill plates trusses etc are all rotten. Its honestly a tear...