Topic: Any construction gurus out there? (Read 2735 times)

JMM · « **on:** December 31, 2003, 12:26:01 pm »

Mexicans build houses differently than we do in the U.S. No insulation, no sheetrock, just bricks with plaster. Anyways, I have a few holes in a thick arsed wall that I need to fill up with something, then I guess I sand it down smooth and even with the rest of the wall and then paint it? I've never done this type of stuff before, but I'm willing to learn and try it as I return to Texas on the 3rd of Jan.

We have a home depot in C.C. here in Mexico, I just need to know what stuff I need to buy and quick instructions on what to do.

Thanks amigos and amigas.

Dash Jones · « **Reply #1 on:** December 31, 2003, 12:50:58 pm »

Do you have a frame on the house, like a Wooden Frame of any sort?

To merely fill holes in the wall...if it's pure brick...than concrete should do fine. The more water you add to the concrete, the more liquidy it will be...but also the weaker it will be, but since it's only holes, you'll want some semi-liquidy concrete. Mix it till it's of a substance that is easily manageable to put into the holes, and stuff it on in. Perhaps another person on the other side can tell when it's squeezing over so you don't put in too much concrete. Then you can smooth it over right there.

Afterwards, smooth it over if it is still rough after it dries. If you make it Too liquidy, you might want to put some boards over the hole or something to make it keep it's form.

On the otherhand, you might want to also add sheetrock and paint, if you have a framework in place already it will be easier. If you have a place to put insulation in the walls, you might not want to do the method I suggested above, instead using a framework and putting up sheetrock, perhaps with some insulation as well. The only way I've done that is with a framework, and attaching the sheetrock to that framework with the wiring and other essentials inside the framework (behind the sheetrock, not actually in the wood and metal).

JMM · « **Reply #2 on:** December 31, 2003, 01:05:34 pm »

I do not think there is a frame per se, I'll have pics to share when I get home to Texas. They are small holes drilled because we have a sat dish on top of the house, and we needed the cables to go into all the rooms (2 bedrooms). So I was thinking there is some kind of putty that I can squeeze into them and later they will harden?

Thanks for the help Dash.

Dallas · « **Reply #3 on:** December 31, 2003, 01:27:45 pm »

Hola Senor JM,

You might try this website. I'm not sure how good it is but
they advertise it alot on TV here.

http://www.diynet.com/

I'm dangerous with tools so I tend to stay away from
do it yourself projects.

Take care bud.

Sirgod · « **Reply #4 on:** December 31, 2003, 05:07:54 pm »

For a guick and Easy Fix, Get a Can of "Good Stuff" It will swell quite abit, But will weather pretty good for a few months. By then If you have the pics, I can help you out abit Better.

Stephen

JMM · « **Reply #5 on:** December 31, 2003, 05:15:06 pm »

Thanks Steve, when Vicky gets home I'll take some and e-mail ya!

I really appreciate it as I'll be in El Paso on the 2nd, and my flight home is on the 3rd, but I will offer my seat if it is needed, hmmmm, 140 for my flight vs a free ticket and paying 60 bucks for the Hawthorn suites, NO CONTEST!

JMM · « **Reply #6 on:** December 31, 2003, 12:26:01 pm »

Mexicans build houses differently than we do in the U.S. No insulation, no sheetrock, just bricks with plaster. Anyways, I have a few holes in a thick arsed wall that I need to fill up with something, then I guess I sand it down smooth and even with the rest of the wall and then paint it? I've never done this type of stuff before, but I'm willing to learn and try it as I return to Texas on the 3rd of Jan.

We have a home depot in C.C. here in Mexico, I just need to know what stuff I need to buy and quick instructions on what to do.

Thanks amigos and amigas.

Dash Jones · « **Reply #7 on:** December 31, 2003, 12:50:58 pm »

Do you have a frame on the house, like a Wooden Frame of any sort?

To merely fill holes in the wall...if it's pure brick...than concrete should do fine. The more water you add to the concrete, the more liquidy it will be...but also the weaker it will be, but since it's only holes, you'll want some semi-liquidy concrete. Mix it till it's of a substance that is easily manageable to put into the holes, and stuff it on in. Perhaps another person on the other side can tell when it's squeezing over so you don't put in too much concrete. Then you can smooth it over right there.

Afterwards, smooth it over if it is still rough after it dries. If you make it Too liquidy, you might want to put some boards over the hole or something to make it keep it's form.

On the otherhand, you might want to also add sheetrock and paint, if you have a framework in place already it will be easier. If you have a place to put insulation in the walls, you might not want to do the method I suggested above, instead using a framework and putting up sheetrock, perhaps with some insulation as well. The only way I've done that is with a framework, and attaching the sheetrock to that framework with the wiring and other essentials inside the framework (behind the sheetrock, not actually in the wood and metal).

JMM · « **Reply #8 on:** December 31, 2003, 01:05:34 pm »

I do not think there is a frame per se, I'll have pics to share when I get home to Texas. They are small holes drilled because we have a sat dish on top of the house, and we needed the cables to go into all the rooms (2 bedrooms). So I was thinking there is some kind of putty that I can squeeze into them and later they will harden?

Thanks for the help Dash.

Dallas · « **Reply #9 on:** December 31, 2003, 01:27:45 pm »

Hola Senor JM,

You might try this website. I'm not sure how good it is but
they advertise it alot on TV here.

http://www.diynet.com/

I'm dangerous with tools so I tend to stay away from
do it yourself projects.

Take care bud.

Sirgod · « **Reply #10 on:** December 31, 2003, 05:07:54 pm »

For a guick and Easy Fix, Get a Can of "Good Stuff" It will swell quite abit, But will weather pretty good for a few months. By then If you have the pics, I can help you out abit Better.

Stephen

JMM · « **Reply #11 on:** December 31, 2003, 05:15:06 pm »

Thanks Steve, when Vicky gets home I'll take some and e-mail ya!

I really appreciate it as I'll be in El Paso on the 2nd, and my flight home is on the 3rd, but I will offer my seat if it is needed, hmmmm, 140 for my flight vs a free ticket and paying 60 bucks for the Hawthorn suites, NO CONTEST!

JMM · « **Reply #12 on:** December 31, 2003, 12:26:01 pm »

Mexicans build houses differently than we do in the U.S. No insulation, no sheetrock, just bricks with plaster. Anyways, I have a few holes in a thick arsed wall that I need to fill up with something, then I guess I sand it down smooth and even with the rest of the wall and then paint it? I've never done this type of stuff before, but I'm willing to learn and try it as I return to Texas on the 3rd of Jan.

We have a home depot in C.C. here in Mexico, I just need to know what stuff I need to buy and quick instructions on what to do.

Thanks amigos and amigas.

Dash Jones · « **Reply #13 on:** December 31, 2003, 12:50:58 pm »

Do you have a frame on the house, like a Wooden Frame of any sort?

To merely fill holes in the wall...if it's pure brick...than concrete should do fine. The more water you add to the concrete, the more liquidy it will be...but also the weaker it will be, but since it's only holes, you'll want some semi-liquidy concrete. Mix it till it's of a substance that is easily manageable to put into the holes, and stuff it on in. Perhaps another person on the other side can tell when it's squeezing over so you don't put in too much concrete. Then you can smooth it over right there.

Afterwards, smooth it over if it is still rough after it dries. If you make it Too liquidy, you might want to put some boards over the hole or something to make it keep it's form.

On the otherhand, you might want to also add sheetrock and paint, if you have a framework in place already it will be easier. If you have a place to put insulation in the walls, you might not want to do the method I suggested above, instead using a framework and putting up sheetrock, perhaps with some insulation as well. The only way I've done that is with a framework, and attaching the sheetrock to that framework with the wiring and other essentials inside the framework (behind the sheetrock, not actually in the wood and metal).

JMM · « **Reply #14 on:** December 31, 2003, 01:05:34 pm »

I do not think there is a frame per se, I'll have pics to share when I get home to Texas. They are small holes drilled because we have a sat dish on top of the house, and we needed the cables to go into all the rooms (2 bedrooms). So I was thinking there is some kind of putty that I can squeeze into them and later they will harden?

Thanks for the help Dash.

Dallas · « **Reply #15 on:** December 31, 2003, 01:27:45 pm »

Hola Senor JM,

You might try this website. I'm not sure how good it is but
they advertise it alot on TV here.

http://www.diynet.com/

I'm dangerous with tools so I tend to stay away from
do it yourself projects.

Take care bud.

Sirgod · « **Reply #16 on:** December 31, 2003, 05:07:54 pm »

For a guick and Easy Fix, Get a Can of "Good Stuff" It will swell quite abit, But will weather pretty good for a few months. By then If you have the pics, I can help you out abit Better.

Stephen

JMM · « **Reply #17 on:** December 31, 2003, 05:15:06 pm »

Thanks Steve, when Vicky gets home I'll take some and e-mail ya!

I really appreciate it as I'll be in El Paso on the 2nd, and my flight home is on the 3rd, but I will offer my seat if it is needed, hmmmm, 140 for my flight vs a free ticket and paying 60 bucks for the Hawthorn suites, NO CONTEST!

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