Yes those numbers are way off, but I have another question: Why is flammability a concern for a chicken coop?
Neal
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--- "gmkdart" <gkrautha@..
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> 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
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