Cross tie construction
Cross tie construction
(OP)
I have the idea to use cross ties for my home construction. Any knowledge of strucural methods to be used and tips will be appreciated. I am thinking that a mesh and cement parge would work for the exterior and EPS and board paneling for the interior w/ electrical chase for circuits. This would be an inexpensive material to use and yet offer strong structure and insulation properties. Any concerns or thoughts?
Thanks.
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RE: Cross tie construction
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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RE: Cross tie construction
They are extremely flammable and give off noxious gases when burned. They are usually treated with carcinogenic materials for preservative treatment.
You might want to re-think that idea.
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Amongst other aformentioned problems, your house will stink like creosote forever.
As far as inexpensive, think again. The only people that I could see that would have any way of constructing a reasonable home from rail road ties would be those you see in the movie "Deliverance".
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DON'T USE THESE!!! Unless you want a screaming headache, liver damage and eventual early death...
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SlideRuleEra, Thank you, you have a cool website also, I checked it out. I will visit your site and hopefully learn to use the slide rule my Dad gave me. You know, I think it is amazing that we put men on the moon and brought them home safely only with the calculations of of a slide rule? Pretty interesting stuff. I have to wonder if, even with the technology we have today, wecould do it again.
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DO NOT USE THE RR TIES!!!!
THEY WILL KILL YOU!!!!