Hiya Folks, Working now on a project that isn't quite "Fine Woodworking". Building an adobe (heavy bricks made from mud) wall. Over the gate portion, I intend to set two or three 6"x10"x6 ft. ponderosa pine beams horizontally. On top of these, I'll put additional adobes. Ultimately, the entire structure excluding the wood will be stucco'ed. I intend to leave a gap on the sides of these beams for expansion but am not entirely sure what to do for the bricks sitting on top of it. I thought about putting a layer of asphalt roofing material down allowing the wood to slide if you will, under the weight of the bricks (maybe 200 lbs?) but am not sure if that will hold up or even allow the wood to move. Would a thin sheet of plywood, masonite, or ?? sitting on top of the beams be a better option? I'm used to allowing for expansion with table tops, not timbers! Any help is most appreciated. Cheers, cc
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18 years ago