I have a two photos of a papercrete building. I have blacked out the person standing in front in one photo to protect their identity. I have no desire to embarrass anyone, but I also think it is important for those of us interested in papercrete to look carefully at how we build. We need to learn from each others mistakes and improve what we do. Ignoring problems is not the answer.
This group needs to have open and honest discussions of problems, and how to prevent them from happening. That is the subject of this thread.
For those that may be aware of this structure, please do not reveal who the owner is, who built it, or specifically where it is located. Instead, everyone please post about what went wrong, and what could have been done better to avoid problems.
Here is a photo of the building under construction:
Here is a photo of the completed building, after it was completed. You'll notice a huge tarp draped over the structure. This tarp was not originally part of the design. It was put up because the EDPM membrane that was originally intended to waterproof the structure caused problems.
This building has had major mold problems. It is still inhabited.
There are many details that can be seen in the photos that give clues as to why this building had problems. Granted, there are many details that the photos do not reveal. While I won't be specific about where it is, I will reveal that it is in a high desert climate.
That's right. Mold problems in the desert.
How many construction errors can you detect? What steps do you see that could have been done differently during construction to prevent problems?
Remember... talk about the structure itself, and not about the people who own it or built it. No need to get personal.
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