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Construction Tips

* 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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