Wow, all these replies to a simple question - that's mind boggling! Anyway several quick comments then I'll shut up. The other and probably most important function of the codes is to protect the home-builder. Not from building his own home, but from some shanty contractor from taking shortcuts to save money and time. As far as construction of a papercrete house: A papercrete house is a rigid structure unlike a framed house which is meant to flex and give and not destroy its integrity. When a rigid structure flexes it causes problems. Although it might not be readily noticeable. That was my main concern when asking the question I did about papercrete and rebar. I do not want my blocks to separate or my stucco to crack so I need to place a bond beam on top to add to the rigidity. Codes, common sense, and networking such as this is a great way to get answers to simple questions. Jerry |
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