The papercrete underfloor in my small dome was poured onto a sheet of polyethylene with drainage slots cut in it, several years ago. The front stoop for this dome, and also the back stoop for my larger dome were poured directly onto the dirt. The back stoop has been in place for ten years, in an area where the ground is often wet. None of these show any effects from being on the ground. I do live in a low rain area so YMMV if you live in a rain forest.
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On 1/21/2011 2:21 PM, Greg House wrote:
There was someone on this list who'd done some sidewalks around his house with papercrete. Most people say it's best to think of it as a wood product rather then masonry in terms of protecting it, but this guy said it held up great for at least a couple of years.
Greg
From: Josephine <josephine15@bigpond.com>
To: papercreters@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, January 20, 2011 10:00:57 PM
Subject: [papercreters]
Sir/MadamThis is my very first message.I am fascinated with Papercrete and want to know if you can apply it directly to the ground to make slabs to walk on or to have under a patio or make a path with it. This would save a lot of time leveling the ground etc.And do you think Papercrete would be suitable for this application in all environments ...like rain and hot sun that we have here in Australia?Cant wait to hear your replyMany thanksJosephineAustralia
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