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Recent content by JPInrush
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Older 8" CMU Block Actual Size
Yeah, I certainly see the old bricked up windows that are slightly inset on older buildings. That looks great to me. Looks don't matter much since it will have new interior walls covering up this work and the outside doesn't need to be fancy. Sounds like there is not a structural issue with the...- JPInrush
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
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Older 8" CMU Block Actual Size
Hello, I have a 1967 CMU building and found the exterior wall block dimensions are actually 8"D x 7 5/8"H x 15 5/8"L as opposed to the standard 7 5/8"D x 7 5/8"H x 15 5/8"L. If a modern standard block is used to fill in some of the window openings there would be a 3/8" lip if the blocks are...- JPInrush
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
