--- In papercreters@ yahoogroups. com, Mikey Sklar <sklarm-yahoo@ ...> wrote:
> I think the practical lesson to learn from the mold possibility is
> related to building in a urban environment. What will you do after
> hours for ventilaton? Slurryguy has some good tips on rapid
> dehumidification. If the windows and doors cannot be left open do
> you have enough ventilation? Do you need to store the blocks inside
> as well to prevent theft? Will you be dragging your tools into and
> out of the building each work day? Things to consider if you are
> concerned about theft and building a home.
All good points, but the ventilation is the only one that is specific
to papercrete. Construction sites are rife with theft of tools,
materials and even heavy equipment.
If you have power available, dehumidification could be accomplish
through window unit air conditioners, whole house fans or other
methods. Without power a solar oven could be used to accelerate drying
of blocks prior to storage inside the building. They are cheap and
reasonably easy to construct. Other options include staying on the
property (windows could be opened if someone is going to be on site),
fencing or gating (could be pricey), or making the site otherwise
unattractive for would be burglars (dog present, alarms on entrances,
lots of empty .45 shell casing and an empty holster on the porch,
whatever works).
- Ernie
