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Expanded Metal Partitions.
Consisting of Expanded Metal, Wooden Framework, Lime and Cement Mortar consist- ing of 2 parts of Sand, 1 part of Cement, 2 parts of Lime.
Finished 1" thick and snooth on both sides.
Cost about $1.50 per square yard.
A cubicle of the average size would have at least 16 square yards of Partition Walls.
16 yards @ $1.50 per yard
=
$24.00.
In my opinion this form of partition is much too expensive for the average poor tenant, therefore cannot be carried out in the bulk of cases where the cubicles are erected by the
tenants.
In the case of New Buildings where the partitions are put up by the owner to remain as fairly permanent structures, and where expense is no object, this form of partition would
be a success.
The main objection to this form of cubicle is expense.
Sample produced.
Sample made 20th December, 1906.
ALFRED CARTER,
Sanitary Surveyor.
21st December, 1906.
Appendix No. 3.
The Public Health and Buildings Ordinance Commission.
EVIDENCE OF ARTHUR HENRY OUGH, A.M.I.C.E., A.R.I.B.A.,
ON THE TESTING OF LIME MORTAR.
I have during the past 6 months carried out a number of tests of lime mortar as used in this Colony. The results of these tests are given in the attached table.
The method adopted in making the tests in my office is as follows:-
1. A sample of mortar is taken from a building in progress by the Building Inspector. It is usually sealed up in three tins, one of which is tested by the Building Authority, and one is left on the works and eventually reaches my office.
2. This tin is opened by my assistant Mr. HEMMINGS who there and then makes
three briquettes.
3. The mortar is taken out of the tin and as much water extracted by placing it between two tiles as will reduce the mortar to the consistency of soft putty, i.e., to enable the briquette to be removed from the mould at once without losing its shape.
4. The mortar is then filled into the mould (either of iron or wood) with a trowel
and the two sides struck smooth.