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| Mikey Block is a simple product
to build with, and made more so by following some
of the guidelines provided here. |
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- Most importantly, the walls should be dimensioned
in one-foot increments. This will minimize the
amount of cut block and create an environment
in which any cut block can still be used in
the walls. It will also maintain
the structural integrity of the concrete and
steel matrix.
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- Sound structural practices dictate that
openings for windows and doors should be a minimum
of two feet from a corner. Also, the space between
openings should be at least two feet, although
there are ways to decrease this to one foot
with use of larger end elements.
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- Carefully consider the amount of window
space you're designing into your structure.
Keep in mind that, compared to Mikey Block walls,
even the best windows are poor insulators. If
in doubt, a good rule of thumb is to design
each room with a window area roughly equal to
10% of the floor space for East and North facing
walls and about 5% for West and South facing
walls —or season to taste, depending on your
particular environmental conditions.
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