I think something is being lost in translation here. The block and beam by nature is acting as a lintel for the whole construction. We are referring to the edges of the beams which already sit on block work. It's not about support but about ventilation
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This has nothing to do with ventilation, you have this:
But you should have this:
But you should have this:
The ventilation goes below the block and beam floor using telescopic vents and lintels above, all gaps above should have slips in,and the beams are not lintels,every detail on the internet from manufacturers show this. Try and jump up and down on your beam floor and see if it bounces,it will.
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One of your walls will be sitting directly on top of a beam, and i only stated that to show that they are not comparable to lintels as you suggested.
This shows step by step how it should be done including ventilation.
https://www.firstinarchitecture.co.uk/introduction-to-beam-and-block-floors/
Jesus, I don't know about lost in translation. It's just not getting through!
You have been told to get the manufacturer's guidance, FMT has even posted images as to what it should be built like, and yet you "doubt" that it will make a difference - ie you doubt the very people who have designed the thing!
Why come on a forum to ask advice only to ignore it?
Becsuse that same issue can happen to ANY of the other blocks along the span that don't have any support underneath. Thermalite blocks in the perimeter are not particularly heavy,
I ask a lot of questions naturally... Forum is for learning too no?
I ask a lot of questions naturally... Forum is for learning too no?
I'm new to the forum and I'm sorry if coming across in a rude way. I do really appreciate your time and replies.
For what it's worth I used your arguments with the builder and informed architect. They did end up filling those gaps (tho it was done to appease me but they still maintained its not vital)
For what it's worth I used your arguments with the builder and informed architect. They did end up filling those gaps (tho it was done to appease me but they still maintained its not vital)
It's not our arguments you should be concerned about, its the manufacturers correct way to install,and any architect/BC ? who says otherwise is not fit to do the job,the cost and time to do it right is nothing on a job that size.
Might be a good idea for them to tell the hundreds of companies/LABC/NHBC etc who insist on slips,they can now do away with them, and what else will they not bother with as the build continues?
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