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Updating my graveyard fence columns – the ones I made from wood deteriorated horribly due to moisture. Priorities in order: realistic look, weight, weather resistance.
I plan on using 2x2 framing and 7/16 osb sheathing. I'm making my own stones and using perlite or crushed lava rock or styrofoam as aggregate for weight saving with the stones.
What's the best way to attach the stones for this application? For normal construction I'd use mortar and wire lathe and heavier/stronger stones. However I'm thinking a simple mastic would work for my purposes. I plan on using a mortar grout in between the stones and having a concrete (same concrete recipe) cap on the columns so the only water issues I should face are snow or rain coming in from the sides or from the interior wood sitting on the ground.
Any issues using mastic or grout for between the stones directly on osb? Any other issues I should be looking for? Also, any ideas for weight saving are welcome.
Thanks for your time
I plan on using 2x2 framing and 7/16 osb sheathing. I'm making my own stones and using perlite or crushed lava rock or styrofoam as aggregate for weight saving with the stones.
What's the best way to attach the stones for this application? For normal construction I'd use mortar and wire lathe and heavier/stronger stones. However I'm thinking a simple mastic would work for my purposes. I plan on using a mortar grout in between the stones and having a concrete (same concrete recipe) cap on the columns so the only water issues I should face are snow or rain coming in from the sides or from the interior wood sitting on the ground.
Any issues using mastic or grout for between the stones directly on osb? Any other issues I should be looking for? Also, any ideas for weight saving are welcome.
Thanks for your time