Hey all, I've got one of those white-tarp carport thingy's that the roof tarp has been trashed on. Since I'd like to learn the ways of ferrocement, I'm...
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Nelda Percival
nlp100
Nov 6, 2004 9:56 pm
Hi, I have two of those portable sheds. On one I hace bolted 2x4's to the uprights to add extra support, I was thinking about useing the old carpet, sprayed...
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larencorie
Nov 6, 2004 10:04 pm
"Steve" <mwmk9r@...> wrote ... I agree that electricity makes a great backup heat for Solar and wood. That is how most of the houses I have designed...
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larencorie
Nov 6, 2004 10:04 pm
http://tropical-treehouse.com/the%20hooch.html -Laren Corie- Passive Solar Building Design Since 1975 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WoodGas "Generate...
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Nelda Percival
nlp100
Nov 6, 2004 10:10 pm
Hi, HGTV..extreem homes.. a few months ago showed a builder in mexico, who does scaliped roofs it looks like a shell when he is done.. it doesn't say how he ...
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Tom
yhocrash
Nov 7, 2004 12:44 am
Hi All, Anyone have a suggestion for eliminating " old house smell " ? I suppose it's dry rot, maybe some mildew... seems stongest in closets & crawl spaces,...
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Nelda Percival
nlp100
Nov 7, 2004 1:04 am
fabreeze non scented spray directly onto areas that radiate the smell... it doesn't cover up it eliminates.. something in it eats the order causing elements.. ...
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Natacha
garcianaty1957
Nov 7, 2004 1:09 am
hello fellow memebers has any one heard of straw bale construction in fla?...
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kasin@...
kasinh
Nov 7, 2004 1:11 am
I'm looking for some recommended book on environmentally friendly building materials. Has anyone out there read any good material on building materials that...
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Nelda Percival
nlp100
Nov 7, 2004 1:25 am
Kasin, You need to think about what desired look you want in your building. The enviromental building materials you use will depend on what you want your home...
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larencorie
Nov 7, 2004 1:28 am
Sandy Stone <onestonefarm@...> wrote; ... Hello Sandy; I am sorry, but I never wrote part II. However, about a week ago, I started setting up a website,...
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Rob
becidaa
Nov 7, 2004 1:43 am
... Just before y2k I bought a "ventless"; propane heater that mounted on the wall. It was the low end model, no thermostat just Off-Low-High, the pilot light...
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sail4free
Nov 7, 2004 3:53 am
========== I've seen so many different techniques described as "ferrocement" they seem to be limited only by desire and personal creativity. I remember...
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bob@...
bobcrowder2001
Nov 7, 2004 4:25 am
When I was young, say 30 years or so ago, and had no money I once stripped the jute backing from old thrown away carpet. Then wetted it and stapled it to the...
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Nelda Percival
nlp100
Nov 7, 2004 5:22 am
Hi, Has anyone on this list ever done anything in cob? I have read quite a few articles on Cob, it is very interesting. It is sort of an adobe mix but free ...
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stargazer43008
Nov 7, 2004 9:42 am
Hi! Do any of you haveexperience living in a tipi?/ Do you know of any good books on soneone's living in a tipi experiences? Thank you. Stargazer...
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ininin1@...
ininin69
Nov 7, 2004 2:07 pm
My wife is pure blooded Lakota and lived on the Rosebud Reservation.She says some of the elders still live in tipis.I have had the honor of learning many of...
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Steve
arkansascajun
Nov 7, 2004 4:20 pm
some more http://www.quinneys.com/Cabin%20Style%20Buildings.htm...
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Jerry Rockett
j_w_r98
Nov 7, 2004 6:02 pm
Sail4free, You are almost there with the carpet. My experience indicates a better attachment to the hemp-or underside material. If the frame is supported...
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Jerry Rockett
j_w_r98
Nov 7, 2004 6:15 pm
Sorry the pictures did not come out--but they are now under the group photos as Jay's Exp. ... ===== Aching back, hip, knee?, or bad liver, kidney or other...
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Nelda Percival
nlp100
Nov 7, 2004 7:19 pm
Hi, Isn't the "The old timers used the 1,2 and 3 mix for concrete in my youth, and I use it today--sharp sand." Concrete?? That isn't ferro cement !!?? is...
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okeefe1955@...
kathleencaaz
Nov 7, 2004 10:20 pm
In a message dated 11/7/2004 3:23:20 PM Central Standard Time, cheap-shelters@yahoogroups.com writes: From: "Tom" <compass@...> Subject: Old house...
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bob@...
bobcrowder2001
Nov 7, 2004 11:03 pm
rent a paint sprayer and spray with a solution of 2 oz of clorox bleach to a gallon of water. Spray everything: floor joist, under house, all the windows, all...
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Nelda Percival
nlp100
Nov 7, 2004 11:29 pm
Hey thats a good one, I haven't used that in years but bleach kills everything... Nelda spray with a solution of 2 oz of clorox bleach to a gallon of water....
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sail4free
Nov 8, 2004 1:48 am
========== The book "Home Work -- Handbuilt Shelter" by Lloyd Kahn has several articles about living in Tipis -- one calling them "serious shelter" recounting...
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sail4free
Nov 8, 2004 4:43 am
========== Nelda Percival <nelda_percival@...> wrote: "Isn't the "The old timers used the 1,2 and 3 mix for concrete in my youth, and I use it...
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sail4free
Nov 8, 2004 5:22 am
========== Jerry Rockett <j_w_r98@...> wrote: "Now what you suggested with 2 X 2's or furring strips to give the carpet support would probably be enough....
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Cornelia Houston
wildcorn51
Nov 8, 2004 7:52 am
Tom, regarding the "old house" smell, open containers of baking soda will do wonders..Wash whatever you can in a solution of baking soda and water also. Then...
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Jerry Rockett
j_w_r98
Nov 8, 2004 1:26 pm
Nelda you are correct. The 1,2,and 3 portion mix for concrete was in reference to something sail4free had said. One part P. cement and 3 part sand is what ...
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Natacha
garcianaty1957
Nov 8, 2004 1:45 pm
hello folks, question has anyone heard of a strawbale construction in fla?????? I live in fla and now i want to know if it can be done here in fla????? please...
