This book describes papercrete, a mixture of Portland cement, sand, and recycled newspapers/magazines, which can be used as a building material. Papercrete is strong (compressive strength of 260 psi), lightweight, holds its shape even when wet, and has a high insulation value (R 2.8 per inch). It is very inexpensive. Paper adobe is even less expensive, since it is made of paper pulp and dirt. This book contains 224 photographs; descriptions of formulas, mixers, building techniques, and innovative ideas from the small but growing band of papercrete pioneers who are experimenting and building with this remarkable material.
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Gordon Solberg is a former planetary astronomer who has been a homesteader and beekeeper since 1970. An avid gardener, orchardist, and paper adobe experimenter, he is editor of Earth Quarterly.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good+. "Paper houses make sense. Our landfills are clogged with 'waste' paper and cardboard. Millions of people live in substandard housing, or have no housing at all. With papercrete/paperadobe, we can solve both of these problems at once. This book tells you how." 96 pages An Earth Quarterly Book.; 8 x 10 1/2 ". Seller Inventory # 43440
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