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Old 05-16-2008, 06:44 PM
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Default Re: Gauge of lintels in block stand?

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Originally Posted by Dutchoven View Post
You could build the arches first and then pour the slab...
Just a thought!
Dutch
You must be reading my mind. My plan is to do exactly that. Hopefully I will get the arch right. But if I don't, I can tear it down and redo it up until the slab is poured. The arch should provide a lot more bearing strenght than a straight lintel
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