Making the Adobe Brick

At a glance..

The purpose of this book is to acquaint the reader with do the information necessary to make adobe bricks that conform to the specifications of the Uniform Building Code, and thus can be used for building a home or other structure.

The details..

"Making the Adobe Brick" is an informative guide on making adobe bricks, which have been used as a building material for thousands of years. The book provides step-by-step instructions on how to make adobes that meet the standards set by the Uniform Building Code and can be safely used in construction projects.

The author, Eugene H. Boudreau, shares his personal experience of making 7,000 adobe bricks weighing about 120 tons with his wife and using them to build their nine-room house. He explains basic components like sand, clay, straw and stabilizer needed for making high-quality adobes along with equipment required such as molds and testing methods.

Apart from discussing how to manufacture quality adobes according to code requirements,the book also covers topics relatedto designing structures made out of these materials including foundations,l laying brick walls properly; installing lintels,bond beams & wall plates; plumbing systems; electric wiring etc., all essential elements when it comes time actually constructing something practical with your new found knowledge!

While there are many books available today on various aspects of survivalism or preparedness,this particular volume stands out because it focuses specifically upon one aspect: creating sustainable housing solutions through traditional means rather than relying solely upon modern technology.