Re: [papercreters] Re: Domes and spraying papercrete / tilt up construction

Eli, I flirted with tiltup during my journey in choosing a construction method.  I think there are definite possibilities in this method.  I think all that's really needed is a tiltup table, the proper mix and a little experiementation.  Rather than go through all my thought process here, go to the site and start with the December 2006 posts, start reading.  http://www.norishouse.com/

 

Having said that, I also think the method is much more work than slipforming.  Because papercrete's strength is compresive, not tensile, there will be issues with fastening the walls together and fastening them to the foundation.  Using the same thought process (porous forms), I think slipforming is the answer.

 

Nori

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From: mountainfair

To: papercreters@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 3:39 AM

Subject: [papercreters] Re: Domes and spraying papercrete / tilt up construction

Thanks for your replies, Spaceman and Mikey. I am getting a better
picture of all that is involved. Sounds like spraying a
thicker/larger dome is not a good idea, but having a sprayer to put
the final coat/stucco on projects will be important.

For larger projects, it sounds like casting on the ground would be
easier.

Any experience casting large panels (like 8' or 10' x 20') and tilt up
construction? If one could cast an entire wall on the ground, with
doors and windows framed in, this could save a lot of time and energy.
Would need a loader/lift to pick it up, and some way of attaching the
panels to the footer and perhaps a beam or something on top... Would
love to hear if others have any experience with this.

-Eli

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