Yeah, good question. We know that papercrete wicks, and absorbs moisture, but is that a problem other than Mold. In other words, will papercrete break down with repeated or continuous dampness or submersion?
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Subject: [papercreters] Papercrete a substitute for Poolcrete???
Okay, I have been lurking in the group for a couple of years now and I ventured to ask a question sometime last year about using papercrete as an alternative to "Poolcrete". No one had a reply at the time so I thought I would try again. I am installing an above ground pool and the pool installer I am consulting advises me to put in a solid floor composed of something he calls "Poolcrete". This Poolcrete is made up of Portland cement and vermiculite. The finished product creates a solid surface that is slightly softer than a solid concrete and is less abrasive to the pool liner. My question is this: Could papercrete be substituted for the more expensive Poolcrete? If so, would it need any kind of reinforcing mesh? I realize that papercrete is generally not feasible for use directly on the ground but my assumption is that the reason for that is that you don't want mositure wicking up into the walls of a structure. That would not be a problem in this application. So, is there anyone out there willing to take a stab at an answer? Any discussion yea or nay would be appreciated. Thanks.
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