I think it would also be helpful if we could gather a listing of locations of finished, occupied papercrete homes state by state. When we go to our building dept's in attempts to get permits I think it would be very helpful if we had examples to show in our states. If they can get permitted in one county, how can your county deny you or at least discuss the possibilities with an open mind.
Here's an article titled:
Building Code Alternatives -
You know it would seem that if strawbale construction can fit building codes, shouldn't papercrete construction also fit? I don't see much difference in the overall basic fire, loadbearing characteristics. One would think that in the opinions of building departments that papercrete would be less "flammable" than straw bales due to the portland cement that's blended throughout papercrete blocks, where straw bales are merely coated on two of their sides, exterior and interior.
If the graphic below doesn't show up in the email, scroll down here http://www.greenhomebuilding.com/store.htm
to Building Code-approved Straw Bale Housing Certification
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If the strawbale people can get to this point, so can we.
Terry
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