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* 1) Ferro cement walls are fire resistant.

* 2) It can also resist termites.

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

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

* 5) Edge thickness of minimum 150mm for footing and salts should be provided.

* 6) Reinforcement should be designed for the load and moment requirement.

* 7) Clear cover should be 75mm from corrosion prevention point of view.

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

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