Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for creating an outer surface effect of a structure wherein at least one wall of the structure defines a support surface, the apparatus comprising means defining a covering surface which overlies the support surface but is movable therefrom, so that a quantity of material to create the outer surface effect can be positioned between the support surface and the covering surface, and wherein the covering surface is in the form of a panel.

Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus for creating an outer surface effect of a structure wherein at least one wall of the structure defines a support surface, the apparatus comprising means defining a covering surface which overlies the support surface but is movable therefrom, so that a quantity of material to create the outer surface effect can be positioned between the support surface and the covering surface, and wherein the covering surface is in the form of a panel.

Abstract: The invention provides that wire mesh cage structures (22) are used to provide structural blocks usable in building, shoring walls and the like. The cage is lined with a geotextile fibrous material (24) which allows the passage therethrough of water, but not particulate material (26) such as cement, sand aggregate which are used as materials for filling the cage. The invention discloses novel forms of cage structure and also that the finished blocks can be coated with curable synthetic resin to conceal the mesh and provide a decorative finish.

Abstract: The invention provides that wire mesh cage structures are used to provide structural blocks usable in building, shoring, walls and the like. The cage is lined with a geo-textile fibrous material which allows the passage therethrough of water, but not particulate material such as cement, sand aggregate which are used as materials for filling the cage. The invention descloses novel forms of cage structure and also that the finished blocks can be coated with curable synthetic resin to conceal the mesh and provide a decorative surface finish.