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I / we would like to build a short 4 foot wall with 2 sides at right angels to enclose a patio with a viney stuff covering the pergola. We would like to put potted plants on the top of the wall as addition screening and to prevent people from sitting on the wall.
We want to use Styrofoam block (8×16) with a stucco finish for the wall with the 4×4 uprights in the wall.
The patio is 20’ by 40’ a to support the pergola support and finish the wall with stucco.
Has any one had experience with Styrofoam block walls and stucco finish? Does anyone know a web site or vendor of the block?
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Are you talking about ICFs? (Insulated Concrete Forms)
*I was interested in strtrofoam block material. I don't know very much about it. I saw it used on a housing development. I am interested in it since I wouldn't have to pour a strong foundation under it and this is mainly for looks and privacy from the street. our back yard is south west and it is hot, hot. the front is southeast. ,
*A friend has put up a privacy wall 10 ft high by about 300 ft long behind stucco condos that is doing well. He has pilesters about every 20 ft.My advice is go for it....
*Stucco garden walls made of wood are tricky to build and often fail if not maintained so your idea to use styrofoam is sound. However, it's quite expensive for just a privacy shield. This may sound crazy, but I've wanted to try this idea with tires... In the footing of your wall, imbed a row of tires standing on edge 8"-9" into the concrete. Stack the next row above that so that they fit snug between the bottom ones and fasten all together with 1/2" machine bolts and wide washers. Two rows should get you close to 4'. Screw extruded lathe across the assembly and cover with stucco. A moisture proof and cheap (you should get the tires delivered free or even get a small fee) wall that recycles! Well, it might not be for you but If someone out there tries it let me know.
*Kerry,I think you will be better off with cinderblock. ICF block, (made of foam) are made to be poured solid. They are also a lot more expensive than block. ICF block are used on houses because of insulating value andease of attaching interior and exterior finishes. With masonary block you can put stucco directly on with no lathe. Pour it solid every 4' and put a bondbeam around the top.Rick Tuk
*Kerry,I just remembered, FHB had an article a while back on a guy who builds walls out of 5 gallon buckets filled with sand. You might wnat to try and look it up.Rick Tuk