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limitations on wall cladding weight of 4" concrete block wall

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fcu45

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Jul 10, 2012
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Dear Colleagues,

Im have an existing 4" concrete block wall in which it is required to be cladded in one side with lead sheets weight per m2 is 80 kg/m2.

I need guide to any helpful literature about allowable cladding weight for such concrete block wall.

Thanks
 
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I know of no limit to the weight of cladding nor do I see a need for such limit. Take the weight of cladding as it is and design for it.

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