Earth Plaster - Revision history

Conor at 02:55, 13 November 2010

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	[[Image: Cordwood Structure.jpg]]		[[Image: Cordwood Structure.jpg]]

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	*320 ml of whole wheat paste		*320 ml of whole wheat paste

	[[Category:Housing]]		[[Category:Housing and construction]]

2009-10-02T14:54:26Z

Recommendations / Suggestions / Ideas to try

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	When doing research, keep in mind these terms which are all synonyms: cordwood, stackwood, stovewood, stackwall, log end.		When doing research, keep in mind these terms which are all synonyms: cordwood, stackwood, stovewood, stackwall, log end.

			Reading Suggestion: "Cordwood Building: The State of the Art" by Rob Roy, 2003.

	=Finish Earth Plaster to cover interior of cordwood / earthbag structure=		=Finish Earth Plaster to cover interior of cordwood / earthbag structure=

2009-10-02T13:40:38Z

Recommendations / Suggestions / Ideas to try

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	* Sand 55 - 75%		* Sand 55 - 75%
	* Organic Matter 0 - 3%		* Organic Matter 0 - 3%

			When doing research, keep in mind these terms which are all synonyms: cordwood, stackwood, stovewood, stackwall, log end.

	=Finish Earth Plaster to cover interior of cordwood / earthbag structure=		=Finish Earth Plaster to cover interior of cordwood / earthbag structure=

2009-09-28T14:44:28Z

Ingredients

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	*1600 ml of sifted topsoil from the well site. This soil had to be soaked for 48 hours before it was workable.		*1600 ml of sifted topsoil from the well site. This soil had to be soaked for 48 hours before it was workable.

	~~[[Image: WellTopSoil.jpg]]~~ [[Image: SoilSample1A.jpg]][[Image: Proportions.jpg\|200 px]]		[[Image: SoilSample1A.jpg]][[Image: Proportions.jpg\|200 px]]
	*1600 ml of sifted sand		*1600 ml of sifted sand
	*320 ml of manure		*320 ml of manure

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	Most important factor: Spray as you go. In between each handful of plaster I re-soaked the wood and cob in the immediate area where that particular handful of plaster would be placed.		Most important factor: Spray as you go. In between each handful of plaster I re-soaked the wood and cob in the immediate area where that particular handful of plaster would be placed.

	The motions necessary to work the plaster onto a vertical surface naturally leaves a smooth surface. I left dibbles in the surface of the plaster so that the final plaster will have plenty to grab onto. [[Image: Dibbles.jpg]]		The motions necessary to work the plaster onto a vertical surface naturally leaves a smooth surface. I left dibbles in the surface of the plaster so that the final plaster will have plenty to grab onto. [[Image: Dibbles.jpg\|300 px]]

	==Recommendations / Suggestions / Ideas to try==		==Recommendations / Suggestions / Ideas to try==

2009-09-28T14:41:33Z

Ingredients

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	==Ingredients==		==Ingredients==
	(same ingredients as cob)		(same ingredients as cob)
	*5 gallons of submerged mud from the duck pond [[Image: SoilSample4.jpg]]		*5 gallons of submerged mud from the duck pond
			[[Image: SoilSample4.jpg\|250 px]]
	*5 gallons of crushed limestone (same volume of sand could be substituted here)		*5 gallons of crushed limestone (same volume of sand could be substituted here)
	*half a wheel barrell of straw (fluffed not compressed)		*half a wheel barrell of straw (fluffed not compressed)

2009-09-28T14:40:05Z

Ingredients

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	*800 ml sifted soil. Gathered soil from edge of the duckpond. Since the soil was naturally hydrated, it was easy to sift using the 1/8" screen.		*800 ml sifted soil. Gathered soil from edge of the duckpond. Since the soil was naturally hydrated, it was easy to sift using the 1/8" screen.

	[[Image: PondMud.jpg]] [[Image: SoilSample4.jpg]][[Image: Proportions.jpg\|200 px]]		[[Image: PondMud.jpg\|250 px]] [[Image: SoilSample4.jpg\|250 px]][[Image: Proportions.jpg\|200 px]]

	*800 ml sifted sand. Used the same 1/8" screen for sifting.		*800 ml sifted sand. Used the same 1/8" screen for sifting.

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Recommendations / Suggestions / Ideas to try

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	In general, choose keepers based on how far they stick out. Keepers that protrude farther than the surrounding rounds are the easiest to plaster around.		In general, choose keepers based on how far they stick out. Keepers that protrude farther than the surrounding rounds are the easiest to plaster around.

	''Insect Protection and Fungal Decay'' - for extra longevity and if moisture can seep in from bottom, Borax or some other fungicide/pesticide may be an ~~option~~.		''Insect Protection and Fungal Decay'' - for extra longevity and if moisture can seep in from bottom, Borax or some other fungicide/pesticide may be an optional ingredient.

	Rita Gatti,a second generation, professional woodcarver, suggests using a "flap wheel" to clean the ends, followed by a quick pass with a blow torch to burn off any sawdust and splinters.		Rita Gatti,a second generation, professional woodcarver, suggests using a "flap wheel" to clean the ends, followed by a quick pass with a blow torch to burn off any sawdust and splinters.

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	My understanding is that difference between "cob" and "rough plaster" is how they are used. When used structurally it is referred to as "cob" and when used cosmetically it is referred to as "rough plaster".		My understanding is that the difference between "cob" and "rough plaster" is how they are used. When used structurally it is referred to as "cob" and when used cosmetically it is referred to as "rough plaster".

	Most important factor: Spray as you go. In between each handful of plaster I re-soaked the wood and cob in the immediate area where that particular handful of plaster would be placed.		Most important factor: Spray as you go. In between each handful of plaster I re-soaked the wood and cob in the immediate area where that particular handful of plaster would be placed.