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Old 16-01-2006, 11:28   #106
Alan Wheeler
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Location: Marlborough Sounds. New Zealand
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I can quote you some info from Colin Brookes book, or I suggest you order it. It is still available and not expensive. It covers over a life time of FC building and the one huge advantage of being able to look back and see what worked and what didn't over that time. It goes into great detail an all aspects of the construction, including what is required and how to set up the site and equipment for plastering day.
A couple of key points. The use of Bird netting, NOT chicken wire. The bird netting has a smaller hexagonal shaped hole. Chicken wire is much to large. NOT welded mesh.
The welded truss method is far stronger. A little more time consuming, but very strong.
If you or anyone has a particular question, just ask and I will quote from his text. But I do suggest you get the book, it is tremendousely worth it.
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