are control joints needed

02-19-2011, 04:07 PM	#1
wayne beresford Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: az Posts: 9	are control joints needed building a slump block fence 150 ft long by 6ft high do i need control joints if so can i go every 24 ft

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02-19-2011, 09:01 PM	#2
dtsman Carpenter     Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 113	are control joints needed This page gives you the specs. See table #1 and the paragraph under it. It is all proportional to the height. So, the answer is yes, you need control joints, but it all depends on your area of the country and the size of the wall. Hope this helps. http://www.masonrymagazine.com/3-03/controljoints.html Bo Remember, If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. (Red Green)