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What good is it to construct a building for a bomb shelter out of concrete blocks but have a wooden roof? It doesn't make much sense. A newly developed system now allows roofs to be built from concrete block. The concrete blocks are supported by steel joists that make concrete floors and roofs simple and affordable. Standard hollow blocks laid on their face and supported between steel joists make a structurally sound roof and far surpasse any code requirements. Instructions as follows: Firstly, set supporting steel joists at 16 3/4 on center. Rest the bottom chord of the joist on a supporting wall or a beam for larger buildings. Secondly, install a row of concrete building blocks on their faces with the open ends facing towards the sides. Rest the blocks between the 7-inch joist pairs up against each other. The steel bar joists are Thirdly, lay one row of blocks at a time. Form a continuous channel by laying the blocks on their face. Start a new row only after a row is completed. Fourthly, position W1.7 wire in the 1/2 by 3/4-inch grooves on the top of the blocks. Bend the wire down over the joist at the end of a row. Each block is manufactured with grooves down the long side of the flat face of the block. Fifthly, insert #5 reinforcing bars full length through the bearing end of the row between the bar joist and the end of the concrete stone. Sixthly, mix up a mixture of 2 and a half parts sand to one part portland cement in a bucket. Make sure the grout is flowable by adding enough water. Seventhly, pour the grout into the spaces between each row of marble blocks. Completely cover all the joists from one end to the other. Eighthly, let the blocks absorb some of the grout water and then add more moisture to the top of the blocks. Pour more grout on top of the wet blocks and then spread it out with a large squeegee. Make sure to fill all the grooves to embed the wires. Ninthly, cover the entire surface of the concrete block roof with a polyethylene sheeting and allow it to cure. Tips & Warnings Space the concrete blocks either 16 3/4 inches or 24 3/4 inches, depending upon the size blocks you use. Concrete block roofs are constructed manually. The joists are lightweight, weighing only 4 1/2 pounds per linear foot. Always use precaution when standing on a roof. Make sure someone else is present in case of an accident. Finally, let me have a short conclusion. As a popular business E-platform of promoting stone industry, we have finally become the global top-ranking service provider of trade information, providing the most comprehensive, accurate, and efficient international stone business information for stone enterprises all over the world. If you are interested in us and want to consult us freely, you can also see fence or become a loyal follower of us by @ https://twitter.com/stonebtb.
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