How to Build a Ferrocement Tank

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut the chicken wire/hexagonal wire mesh using the wire cutters.

   The tank size will dictate the necessary sizes of the mesh.
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   Step 2: Cut the electro-welded mesh using the bolt cutters.

   The tank size will dictate the necessary sizes of the mesh. , The layering should be as follows: 2 layers of chicken wire, 1 layer of electro-welded mesh, 2 layers of chicken wire. ,, This will create the circular body structure of the tank walls. ,, Be sure that the wire is in tension.
   
   This will prevent the walls from buckling during the construction and concrete curing stages.
   
   Four reinforcement wires around the perimeter of the frame are sufficient. ,, The mortar should be applied so that the holes of the mesh are completely filled. ,, Use a ladder when climbing in and out of the tank structure. , Keep the walls wet during the curing process.
   
   Once all the mortar has been applied, the walls will be about 2 inches (5.1 cm) thick.
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   Step 3: Lay the chicken wire and electro-welded mesh flat to create layers.

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   Step 4: Using wire ties and the pliers

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   Step 5: fasten the flat layers of mesh together.

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   Step 6: Know that once the mesh layers are securely fastened

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   Step 7: roll one end of the mesh to the other and attach the two ends together using the wire ties.

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   Step 8: Stand the mesh frame upright on the tank foundation and attach

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   Step 9: using the wire ties

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    Step 10: the frame to rebar protruding from the tank foundation.

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    Step 11: Tie the reinforcement wire near the top of the mesh frame and connect the wire to the ground.

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    Step 12: Place scrap pipes as form placeholders for the inflow

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    Step 13: outflow

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    Step 14: overflow

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    Step 15: and drainage pipe locations.

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    Step 16: Slap the concrete mortar onto the outside of the mesh frame.

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    Step 17: Allow the mortar to cure.

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    Step 18: Repeat step 9 with the inside of the mesh frame.

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    Step 19: Allow the mortar to cure.

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