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BUILDING EARTHEN HOMES: Using the Original DIY Material.

Authors :
Snell, Clarke
Source :
Mother Earth News. Aug/Sep2012, Issue 253, p35-38. 4p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article offers information on building earthen homes and on materials required for building these homes in the U.S. It mentions that a roof should be built first on a post-and-beam structure, and then infill with bricks, cob or clay-slip straw during wet climates. It discusses how adobe, cob, and compressed earth blocks can be constructed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00271535
Issue :
253
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Mother Earth News
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
77870022