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 • Ferro cement walls are fire resistant.

• It can also resist termites.

• Ferro cement walls are weather proof but a coating of quality paint can make it durable.

• Cracks in cement can be sealed with a coating of watery cement solution after wetting the surface.

• Edge thickness of minimum 150mm for footing and salts should be provided.

• Reinforcement should be designed for the load and moment requirement.

• Clear cover should be 75mm from corrosion prevention point of view.

• Unless special calculations are made for the eccentricity, the footing should be symmetrical with respect   to column   / wall axis.

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