[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/>
>>
>
>
>

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