Thanks Terry,
I guess one sure sign that I have been out of the loop is when I'm not up to date about what is on Barry Fuller's site.
After considering what a previous poster mentioned about the gaps you stuffed with manure/hay/straw, and how that would make compost, I tend to agree with their comments. Be aware that composting materials inside the wall may cause major problems with the papercrete. You may have success, but I wouldn't call your plan a recommended building technique for most situations.
However, don't let my comments prevent you from doing what you want. Experiment to your heart's content and share the results with everyone. It's not like you'll be living inside a structure built in this manner, so the risks are low.
--- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, "TerryW" <blazingsaddles@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks slurryguy, I’ll try your suggestions and report back.
>
> I don’t know if the papercrete house here is in the Heights or Donkey Acres, but here’s a link with a few pictures and construction description by the owner -
> http://www.livinginpaper.com/current.htm
>
> Scroll down to the first house under RECENTLY FINISHED PAPERCRETE HOMES: The Moody home -
>
> The Moody home, located near Lake Havasu is a beautiful and peaceful place to live in the desert. It features an earthen finish and open spacious living areas. Ed Moody's letter about construction is copied below.
>
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