How Do You Design A Rammed Earth Home?
Rammed earth construction is said to be one of the oldest forms of building. Aggregates, which can include gravel, sand and clay, are pressed into place using panels (known as formwork) to create the walls for the home. Builders of stabilized rammed earth structures add a small amount of cement to the mix of aggregates to increase durability. Note that the color of the walls is affected by the mixture of aggregates used to create them. Energy can be conserved during construction by using onsite and local materials. The home can be personalized by embedding a collection of rocks or other items into the walls during construction. Test onsite materials for suitability before using them to construct the home. Contaminants and cohesion must be considered when creating the aggregate mixture for a rammed earth home. Professional rammed earth plans help increase consistency and performance in materials, but they are typically more costly as well. Understand that rammed earth can be used to bui
