I am not familiar with blocktite, but you do have many options for
waterproofing a done.
In the Ferrocement world you would use a 1/2 inch mortar of 2 parts
sand and 1 part portland. Which could be sprayed with appropriate
additives. I am going this route for my first some.
I have found elastomeric roofing sealers or prickly pear slime to be
excellent sealers for papercrete structures.
On Sep 22, 2007, at 8:36 PM, "Robert & Connie" <babalubird@tx.rr.com>
wrote:
> I talked to someone involved in a project that mixes something
> called "blocktite" I think in his papercrete that is supposed to make
> blocks much more water tite.
>
> What is that? Is it expensive? Where do you get it? And would it
> create any problems in a sprayer, like clogging it or making it
> excessively hard to clean? We are talking about spraying the inside
> of
> an air form here. At least that's the plan this week. :0)
>
> Would you choose a different method of water proofing the mix?
>
> The questions are starting! Brace yourself, Elfn, Spaceman,
> Slurryguy!
>
> Connie
>
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