More information please.
Can you describe your situation in more detail?
Are you set on a particular shape or design, or are you flexible?
Several ideas pop into my head but it's difficult to know if they
could possibly work for you without knowing more.
Certain methods of installing papercrete might work.
One idea involves using old wood pallets.
Ferrocement is another idea.
--- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Portell" <chris@...>
wrote:
>
> Well, I have been on a rampage lately with project ideas. What I
am having difficulty with is materials. I am wondering if it is
possible to make a log like substance to replace the traditional wood
substance.
>
> This "log" needs to be a minimum of 8 feet long and preferably made
from readily available materials.
>
> I have toyed with the idea of several layers of cardboard, but was
wondering if anyone had some thoughts of insight.
>
> Tensile strength is the overall goal as it needs to be used as a
frame for the patio cover I am designing.
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
>
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