--- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, "gmkdart" <gkrautha@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I am new to the group, thinking of building a papercrete shed for the
> chickens this spring (we live in vermont). I've been reading "Building
> with Papercrete," and I have a pretty good idea of how to get started.
> However, I am concerned about flammability-- it seems the general rule
> is a 4:1 mix of portland cement to paper. My question is, are these
> dry weights? If I use 60 lbs of paper, does that mean I should use a
> minimum of 240 lbs of dry cement or does this mean that the standard
> 60 lbs of paper with 254 lbs of wet cement (94 lb bag with 160 gallons
> of water) is fine?
> I'd appreciate any insights on the matter.
> Thanks,
> Michael
>
That sounds like way too much Portland; I use one 90 lb bag per 4' dia
x2' deep, almost full stock tank. Get some large, #10 cans and
play/experiment using a plumbing torch. You'll quickly learn what you
need.
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