Hi Dan,
If you got the impression that you could only use slip-forming to make your structure in a humid environment, I apologize for being misunderstood. All the methods will work, all will take a long time to dry, and from your question it sounds like you are wanting to make it then move it. Using any method, it will take weeks to dry enough to move safely (without damage to the papercrete). Is the "wall unit" you speak of going to be moved often or just once to get in in-situ? Are you making more than one 5'X5'X1' horizontal "highly insulated" panel? Do these have to move also? You can do what you suggested with your horizontal panel, build it vertically, then lay it over on its side. Slip-forming gets rid of some of the steps and leaves a fairly uniform end product, but it takes months to dry all the way if you are making it 12" thick.
Hope this helps.
Ron
From: trendawareness <trendlinesystems@gmail.com>
To: papercreters@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2012 11:46 AM
Subject: [papercreters] Slip Form Follow-up Question
In response to my earlier questions, the slip-forming proponents have indicated that it's the only way to make large blocks or wall units in a humid environment.
My understanding is that a slip-formed wall unit will be usable within a day or two after the final layer has been poured.
With that said, I've started to assemble some framework for my wall panels that I'll fill-in with papercrete using slip-forming techniques.
But my project also requires highly insulated 5' L x 5' W x 1' H horizontally oriented panels.
My question is, being in a humid environment, what's the best way to make a large, horizontal, papercrete component?
Can I make them vertically using slip-forming techniques then roll it horizontally?
If so, do I need to wait several weeks for the unit to dry, or being slip formed, can a unit be placed horizontally after a few days?
Thanks
Dan
My understanding is that a slip-formed wall unit will be usable within a day or two after the final layer has been poured.
With that said, I've started to assemble some framework for my wall panels that I'll fill-in with papercrete using slip-forming techniques.
But my project also requires highly insulated 5' L x 5' W x 1' H horizontally oriented panels.
My question is, being in a humid environment, what's the best way to make a large, horizontal, papercrete component?
Can I make them vertically using slip-forming techniques then roll it horizontally?
If so, do I need to wait several weeks for the unit to dry, or being slip formed, can a unit be placed horizontally after a few days?
Thanks
Dan
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