45 degree angle...

[jbailey52]

Hope everyone is doing well.. I havent posted in a while!

What is the best way to construct a SRW with a 45 degree angle? Basically I am going to build a bar with a built in grill which has two 45 degree angles. I am going to build two single sided walls next to each other with about 12" between the walls to accomodate the bluestone for the table tops... Thanks!

[PatriotLandscape]

use corner blocks and a block splitter or a hammer and chisel.

[jbailey52]

Thanks... Im really wondering how the the two cut 45 degree blocks meet each other.. there is going to be a joint all the way from the bottom of the wall to the top correct? This is what I am wondering about.

[amscapes03]

For a better visual on inside and outside 45 degree angles go to: Idealconcreteblock.com Click on Contractors corner. At the bottom of the yellow box click on Pisa/Roman Pisa Installation Guide. Scroll thru pages 20 to 23. Patroit is right, you'll need a block splitter, hammer and chisel. Good luck!!!

[Dreams To Designs]

You should definitely not have a seam inline on a 45 degree corner. Alternate the blocks or you will have no structural strength. As was stated, a block splitter and hammer and chisel will be invaluable.

Kirk

[jbailey52]

Kirk.. this is my main concern.. Althought the wall is only going to be 24" on the "middle straight length" of the 45 angle, and wont be holding anything back. If I alternate the bond, wont this look strange and not be a true angle?

[amscapes03]

Go to "Ideals" website. Pictures are worth a thousand words. Done properly, there will be no seam.

[Dreams To Designs]

You may have to split the pieces twice, or cut once and split the other to get the 45. The illustration amscapes is referencing will give you a better idea of how this is done. It's on page 27 of the PDF or page 21 of the manual.

http://idealconcreteblock.com/Risi%20P2%20RP%20Installation%20Guide%20SCREEN.pdf

If you need anything more, get in touch with me and I can help you out.

Kirk

[Dreams To Designs]

How did you make out with those 45 degree corners? Any photos to share with us? Sounds like a great project for an outdoor kitchen.

Kirk

[jbailey52]

It went ok... It sounded a lot easier on paper to do.. What we didnt do and should have, was measured a 22.5 degree angle on both pieces and cut... but it came out ok.. Ill get some pictures this week.