Posted by Pops1532 on November 09, 2013 at 03:05:03 from (68.58.114.55):
In Reply to: Concrete block wall posted by Brad Buchanan on November 06, 2013 at 06:56:43:
I agree it's something you can probably learn to do. In my 36 years in construction I've laid just enough block to know I don't ever want to lay anymore!
If you're in a hurry you might want to consider hiring a masonry contractor. A good mason contractor will have at least a 3 man crew. Two block layers and a laborer to tend them. If you said how big the room is I missed it, but a 3 man crew would probably finish the project in the time it would take you to lay up a corner or two 4' high.
Would your time be used more efficiently laying block, or doing something else?
Will you have help? Having someone to mix the mortar and carry block will speed up the process.
Others have posted good advice. The one thing I disagree with is using nuts for permanent spacers or shims. Doing so can create a stress point and could cause the block to crack.
One thing I didn't see mentioned was setting a steel door jamb. It is CRITICAL that the jamb is set plumb and well braced. Don't forget to place a spreader (or 3) to keep the side jambs from bowing inward towards each other when you slug the hollow area between the jamb and the block with mortar.
You didn't say what size block you were going to use. I suggest 8". You could use 6" block but it's harder to get a quality job with the narrow block.
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