Manual For Building a Rammed Earth Wall

At a glance..

This manual provides a clear guide to building rammed earth houses, an ancient construction method that is durable, universally available, and accessible to all who own or can buy land.

The details..

"Manual for Building A Rammed Earth Wall" presents the rammed earth building method in a concise manner based on the authors' experiences. The book covers how to build beautiful, inexpensive and durable homes using one of the world's oldest construction materials - earth.

The book highlights the benefits of living in an earthen house such as comfortability during different seasons due to its ability to balance heat with coolness naturally transmitted inside from outside solar collectors. It also acts as a natural barrier against cold winds and forces of nature like tornadoes, earthquakes insects among others.

The manual offers practical guidance on soil testing including leapfrogging-moving panels up as wall rises; stockpiling and preparing site; making test block; stabilization of soil; stamping tool-rammers used in ramming process foundation forming process for rammed earth side panels assembling form panels among other technical aspects involved in this type of construction.

In conclusion, "Manual for Building A Rammed Earth Wall" is an essential read not only because it teaches readers how they can construct their own home but also because it demonstrates how we can use sustainable resources around us efficiently while enjoying comfortable living conditions.