Building on Earth is possible:
So we started in October 2008. Since then stand on the difficult task of getting the cooperation of the team that once was part of the construction project of the shelter Taique. I hope not to forget all those who contributed their efforts and shared in the company working hours of the writer of these lines. Without giving up, dodging the moments of greatest stress, all are committed and it is this document a return to their participation in the project.
How to make bricks and not stay in the attempt:
performed a circular sill 6 meters in diameter. We got the land rich in clay roadside, in the same farm and mix it with sand without stones from a truck that dumped the material near the sill. The hauling of earth was carried by truck, then loosen the soil with cultivator. After the sill mixing takes place with the help of the same machine, to achieve a homogeneous product the texture suitable for the manufacture of bricks. Produce or cut about 1100 adobe including adobes we curved for a future furnace. In this task, participated in a timeline Rouze and Vincent Lawrence (thank the kick and nights devoted to the preparation of a blueprint for the work), Adam Jarrell and Tracy with whom he also shared moments of planting, Sophie and their willingness Campillo Steel, Scott Greiner (my co-trekking) and Curman Llan also collaborating on the first major sale of farm products on the feast of the artisan.
The foundation and lay bricks:
In a second stage with the help of Hilary Costa and Lincoln, Curman and Ariane, during late in the first week of January, we began with the founding of the lodge. The same is 0.80m deep. Plastillera use bags filled with aggregate or gravel and then made a concrete foundation iron stirrups of 8 mm and 4 mm, to achieve a structure from which would form the columns and upper chain. One of the periods of high stress and less incentive to continue. Still did not see any trace of what would follow, but we did the work very neatly. We started with the carrying of bricks from the area cutting and this task is owed to Scott and his integrity to local circumstances. With the same install all the rules to plummet in the corners of the work would begin immediately to lay bricks to the 4th row of bricks. Before leaving the river we would share a trip Turco, where fortunately we were able to participate in the control of a wildfire on the shores of the lake. The fire occurred two weeks before and after a windy day retook activity. With sticks, with no other tools, we began the task and with a great will finish the task in the most compromised.
We're up
Kelly Baker was his sympathy and goodwill, who accompanied the continuity of the hostel. A few days later and later joined Eliana and Aissa Ben, Rory and Nathan. It was the most progress when we arrive to build the cabin slanted task is not easy because at that time only had the scaffolding on the outside walls but we had the structure of the story. Then with the help of ladders and trestles we complete one of the gables on the wall north. At this time we also had the highest production in the garden and achieve early sales of vegetables on the farm. Prepare canned over for the rest of the year and for sale elsewhere in passing. Honey production was bounded due to the growth of colonies totaling 15 in the early winter. Within this framework, continued to progress on construction. In that time we build more bricks and use them immediately even after 4 or 5 days of manufacture.
We're revoking the task
A Carolina joined Morris, Oscar Masselot and Thimoteo Grospiron with whom we also share wonderful moments of music with the charango and the guitar that both musicians were speaking. They finished with the whole structure of clay. It built the second slanted, they let their hair or wires to tie the sticks or truss roof structure. With the chain of about 15 cm thick reinforced concrete, it makes the work itself and only take firm pending the wood begins to withdraw on the first wall. It reverses the walls facing the rain mixed with cement and the walls do not receive water with cement-clay mixture. To this mixture is used the same mixture for mud bricks, with the addition of horse manure (feces of horses) and some lime. The sand was sieved prior to use in the mix. The work of this mixture was a bit more difficult. The treading of this mixture was more demanding than for the mixture of walls and bricks. In all cases we work mechanically ground, add water and then step on the mud had achieved the ideal adhesion between particles of clay, silt and sand.
start with the roof
roof was time. Peel the sticks of Oregon pine. We make the dough with beeswax and apply that money to the clubs and the dovetail before assembling the structure. Place the ridge and then squared up the roof to start putting the trusses on it. It was a task performed with great dedication and patience with Timothy until the end of a roof. On the same place the dovetail asphalt paper (ruderoy), the clavaderas, sheep's wool, plastic and galvanized sheets.
sheep, wool, manure and other virtues
sheep wool covered a thickness of 2 "finishing to give the enough insulation to the house, which also has walls with wide enough to avoid extreme temperatures. The finished sheets are placed in late April with the help of Charlie and Joddie Veerman, from which time I could continue peacefully with other activities that were surveyed in the background.
In mid-May with the help of Nicholas and Stephanie, in a first stage, followed with cementitious plaster on the walls hit by the rain, working on rainy days to prevent the occurrence refusal of the low temperatures on the application of the mixture. By now the work performed only when the weather allows me to keep working on it. I prepared to withdraw inside on the mezzanine where I have already worked and prepared for electrical auto_install.
I believe in the training that goes beyond a few simple lines, is always much more successful learning in situ. I believe that the experience for some it was hard for others who have an ownership fastest practice or technique using his body was pleasant. They all appreciate the experience in their roles on the team. In all cases, the language barrier we kicked against or rather not contribute to the relationship. And at the end of the work, in May this situation had me worried, because I did not have the same powers as the beginning. As a person of few words and much action, forgetfulness or lack of communication was an obstacle to overcome. For those who can appropriate body language and technology is a very valuable experience. I am very happy with the result of experience and I can replicate at least part of what was done, they still have a lifetime to continue to undertake new projects. Geni
A hug, Chris and Gaby.
