previous days work
previous days work
previous days work
previous days work
sand
lime
chopping the sand and lime 1
chopping the sand and lime 2
trampling 1
trampling 2
applying the render 1
applying the render 2
applying the render 3
applying the render 4
applying the render 5
foundations for next stage 1
foundations for next stage 2
foundations for next stage 3
The render is 3 parts sand to 1 part lime. It is first chopped togeather in the wheel barrow before being transferred to the bath for mixing by foot.
The mixing by foot can take up to one hour to get all the ingredients thoroughly mixed and the right consistancy. To check for consistancy put a small amount on a wet float and see if it sticks when turned upside down, if it does it is ready.
The bare walls are lightly sprayed with water to help the mixture stick to it. The mixture is then applied by hand and pushed into the straw. This layer needs to be fairly thin or it wont stick.
In total there will be 3 to 4 layers applied in total.
Mixing it
27.06.2006 17:36
Matt
re mixing
28.06.2006 19:51
Gulliver
Top stuff yet again!
30.06.2006 23:07
Oh, anyone got any good ideas for eco-friendly dampcoursing? Tarps are cheap enough but I resent using plastics.
M
e-mail:
prinzerle@hotmail.com
dampcourse
01.07.2006 20:24
T