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Tag Archives: earth walls

How to Test and Make Exterior Render using Cow Poo

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Owen GeigerJuly 4, 2017

“It can take about two weeks to get your tests ready for this particular mix so make sure to leave enough time. You are going to need to do a number of tests before you find your ideal render, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Plasters | Tagged earth house, earth plaster, earth plaster recipe, earth render, earth walls, natural building, natural plaster | Leave a reply

Rapidobe Walls

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Owen GeigerJuly 10, 2012

From Abe: “We really like this method of building. We put a 35 feet wall up in two days with three people, excluding the stucco and plaster. It was also very cheap. We do not yet know the durability of … Continue reading →

Posted in Structural aspects | Tagged earth building, earth house, earth walls, earthbag, eco friendly, green building, natural building, sustainable, tamped earth wall | 2 Replies

Stabilized Earth Walls

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Owen GeigerDecember 26, 2008

Stabilizers make earth walls stronger, more moisture resistant, and reduce shrinking and swelling.  Water is the number one enemy of earth buildings and adding stabilizers (particularly in rainy climates) is one way to create more durable structures. Lime (Type S … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate, Filling Bags, Introduction | Tagged earth walls, earthbags, lime, stabilized walls | 2 Replies

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