Cement Fibre and Pumice Concrete.
A patent, "Konka," has been taken out by Mr. R. M. Maunder, Palmerston North, and already a large number of houses have been constructed of this material in Palmerston North and Wanganui. It is made up in large sheets, about three eighths of an inch thick, which are nailed to the studs, the whole being rough casted with two coats. The cost is not more than wood, and the effect is good. The result is great strength and durability, in addition to being absolutely waterproof and fire-resisting.
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Progress, Volume XI, Issue 8, 1 April 1916, Page 602
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92Cement Fibre and Pumice Concrete. Progress, Volume XI, Issue 8, 1 April 1916, Page 602
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