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Everything you need to know to build with rammed earth in warm and cold climates Rammed earth sand gravel and clay or limecement binder packed into forms is a lowenergy highperformance building method yielding beautiful sustainable results Its thermally stable and can be insulated can actively modulate humidity provides a healthy indoor environment and allows site materials to be used for major structural and building envelope elements Essential Rammed Earth Construction covers design building science tools and stepbystep building methods for any climate with a special emphasis on building in cold climates of the northern US Canada and northern Europe Coverage includes Overview of earthen building Appropriate use of rammed earth walls Stabilized versus raw rammed earth Design considerations including structural insulation and building envelope details Special considerations for cold and freezethaw climates Construction drawings with stepbystep building instructions Tools and labor covering industrial methods lowtech techniques formwork options mix design budgets and schedules Codes inspections and permits This guide is an essential resource for experienced builders DIY home owners designers engineers and architects interested in learning about rammed earth construction
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