Nah... too hard to keep lit. Lol
-aki
I'm also hoping at some point to explore something they have been
using in the UK: hempcrete, using the plant fibers, not drug use.
It looks like it has some promising characteristics.
dave
On 12/19/2012 07:21 AM, Jan Flood wrote:
> I've always used the words concrete and cement interchangeably - but
> last night learned the correct term is concrete. Cement is an
> ingredient in concrete. Never too late for old dogs........ Think
> I'll look up the terminology and components of mortar & grout, I know
> what they're used for just never thought about what the mix is. And
> Carmen is right, the amount of "cement" is a vital element in any of
> these mixtures - depending on what you're doing. I still like plaster
> for a lot of things but it's hard to store in this climate. Years ago
> water troughs for livestock were carved from Tufa rock. At some point
> someone worked out a formula -- and as peat moss was readily available
> -- it is "the" ingredient for Hypertufa. Although the mix is the same,
> shredded paper is "the" ingredient for Papercrete - and makes a lighter
> product. There is a forum just for Papercreters and what they do is
> amazing. You can see the "green" homes they are building using this
> material. I'm not familiar with using hypertufa for this but entirely
> possible. The versatility is endless, from planters, sculptures,
> retaining walls & homes! Google Papercrete Homes and you'll be
> surprised by what is being done.
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Dave Uebele (daveu@sptddog.com)
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