--- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, "Janoahsh" <janoahsh@...> wrote:
>
> I'd like to add that I believe a closed cell papercrete mix is
possible by
> removing enough water from the pulp to make a balanced water cement
ratio
> with the cement mortar paste that encapsulates the fibers.
> Further balancing the ratio of mortar to fiber to insure full
encapsulation
> should achieve an extremely strong fiber reinforced mortar though no
where
> near as insulating as traditional papercrete.
> Ideally you need to shoot for less than 40% water to cement ratio to
prevent
> residual water from escaping by making thousands of little
capillaries that
> create a porous material that will later reabsorb moisture. There
are other
> things that you can do like adding foamers and water reducing
emulsifiers to
> make a workable mix and still stay below 40% w/c (water/cement Ratio).
> Janosh
>
Well, I won't give up hope on the boat idea,but maybe a whole lot of
experimenting to go before I attempt anything large scale. Thanks for
the input.
Edd
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