Papercreters: [papercreters] Re: Burlap-crete construction

Saturday, October 8, 2011

[papercreters] Re: Burlap-crete construction

Hello Calle,
I would love to show examples of pallets and Burlap-crete. If you do find that site, please let me know.
John Annesley did a very good job describing the mixes he tried until he got to one that worked well for him.
I have received a contact email for the curator of the Maybeck collection that may also be helpful.

Best regards,
Nolan

--- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, "valledecalle@..." <valledecalle@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks.
>
> Just found a site can't remember where for burlap dipped in Fero cement then
> stretched over pallet shed frames and then it drys stiff.
>
> I have a resource for thousands of burlap bags so really interested in this.
>
> After takeing over a year for just doing a 19x26 ft earthbag cellar walls.
> Using adobecrete ask earth perfect for it.
>
> Will do pc house, but right now using them sand/ clay in the pit makes more
> since.
>
> But for a pallet/burlap wood shed would be great.
>
> We will.use pallets/ earthbag/ PC well house.
>
> Calle
>
> Connected by DROID on Verizon Wireless
>
> -----Original message-----
> From: Nolan Scheid <nolan@...>
> To: papercreters@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sat, Oct 8, 2011 18:05:22 GMT+00:00
> Subject: [papercreters] Burlap-crete construction
>
> Hello Everyone.
>
> I am reviewing a new book about stucco from Herb Nordmeyer. In the book he
> talks about building interior walls with burlap that has been attached to
> the ceiling and floor. Next the burlap is thickened by adding stucco to each
> side.
>
>
>
> Herb's notes got me thinking about what could be done to promote this
> affordable building method.
>
> I am working on an article to gather Burlap-crete examples for
> owner/builders.
>
> I have found examples in:
>
> Sasha's home (from this P/C list)
>
> Annesley's Burlap-crete
> http://annesley.wordpress.com/burlap-crete-explained/
>
> Maybeck Sack house
> http://www.concretedecor.net/decorativeconcretearticles/cd-vol-10-num-6-augu
> st-september-20101/the-concretist-berkelys-street-of-concrete-dreams/
>
>
>
> If you are working along these lines or can point me to anyone else that is,
> I would appreciate the help. The goal is to gather enough information in one
> place to help others jump forward. I am not hung up on any particular crete
> version. Papercrete examples would be wonderful.
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> Nolan <http://www.mortarsprayer.com/nolan/>
>