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Papercrete Papercrete is a fairly new ingredient in the natural building world. It is basically re-pulped paper fiber with Portland cement or clay and/or other dirt added. When cement is added, this material is not as 'green' as would be ideal, but the relatively small amount of cement is perhaps a reasonable tradeoff for what papercrete can offer. I have had a fair amount of experience with this stuff, and I would say that is has some remarkable properties. Care must be taken to utilize it properly, or you could be courting disaster. I am acquainted with both Eric Patterson and Mike McCain, who independently 'invented' papercrete (they called it 'padobe' and 'fibrous cement') and they have both contributed considerably to the machinery to make it and the ways of using it for building. The paper to be used can come from a variety of sources and is usually free.

I've used newspaper, junk mail, magazines, books, etc., which I get from our local dump or from the waste bin at our post office. Depending on the type of mixer that is used to make pulp out of it, the paper might be soaked in water beforehand or not. My first mixer used a small electric motor mounted directly to a shaft suspended in a plastic 55 gallon drum where the mixing took place.

After a year of making small batches with this, I graduated to a 'tow mixer' designed by Mike McCain, which is basically a trailer made from the rear end of a car. With this mixer (which I towed behind a Volvo station wagon) I could make three or four wheel barrows full of thick papercrete in about twenty minutes. I simply filled the tank nearly full of water, added about one wheel barrow full of dry paper, one sack of Portland cement, and perhaps some sand, depending on how I planned to use the mix. Then I drove slowly around the block, backed over a drain box with 1/8 inch mesh on the bottom, and dumped the slurry into the box via a drain hole in the bottom of the tank. After about a half hour of draining the excess water from the slurry, the papercrete is like soft, workable clay, but not nearly as messy. This is the material that I used to plaster both the inside and outside of my earthbag house.

The slurry can just as easily be pumped or dumped into forms to set up that way. Eric Patterson makes adobe brick sized blocks of papercrete to build with, and mortars them together with a slurry of the same stuff.

Mike McCain prefers to either pump the slurry into slip forms or make larger blocks for building. The addition of mineral material (sand, adobe, etc.) has the advantage of minimizing the shrinkage as it cures, making the final product more durable and fire proof, at the expense of slightly less insulating value and more weight. Cured papercrete acts like a sponge unless it is coated with something to stop the entry of water. In my earthbag/papercrete house I allowed the papercrete to breath fully, so that it absorbed an enormous amount of water when it rained. This was not a problem because there was nothing in the wall that would be damaged by water, even if it got past the papercrete layer, which it rarely or never did. Other properties of papercrete are: 1) It is dimensionally very stable both through the process of taking in moisture and drying out and in a wide range of temperatures.

2) It will hold fasteners to some extent, especially screws, without cracking. 3) It is highly insulating (about R-2 1/2 per inch). 4) It does not support flames, but will smolder for days if it does catch fire. The more cement and mineral material that is added to the mix, the more fire proof it becomes.

5) It will support molds if it remains warm and moist for too long. 6) It will wick moisture from the ground into the wall if buried in dirt. 7) It becomes soft and will deteriorate if kept damp (especially underground) for too long.

8) It resists rodent and insect infestation. 9) It will erode over time when exposed to the elements, and for this reason the earthabg/papercrete house was eventually replastered with stucco. Paper adobe is similar to papercrete, but instead of cement used to bind the paper fiber into a solid, clay is used as the binder.

This can work well if the material is kept absolutely dry; otherwise it will become soft and could deform. Click on image to buy 1 1/2 hr.

DVD produced by Kelly Hart.We wanted to build an environmentally sensitive and aesthetically pleasing home at a moderate price. We chose to create earthbag domes covered with papercrete (recycled paper combined with cement and sand). This honest DVD documents details of the construction, insights gained, and the ups and downs (literally!) of the building process.

Several other earthbag homes are also shown. To view a streaming video intoduction to this DVD click. Click on image for more information Click on image for more information Click on image for more information. Plans Kelly Hart, Designer This Carriage House was initially designed to create garage and shop space, as well as office and storage space for the designer's personal use.

There is potentially about 900 s.f. Of usable floor area on two stories. It is a hybrid design, utilizing earthbags plastered with papercrete, a steel prefabricated Quonset-style vault, concrete floor, and wood-framed end walls. Since the steel vault is completely covered with insulating earthbags, the building is very well insulated, and comfortable year-round. This concept could be converted to residential use, with the addition of kitchen and bathroom functions, and the steel interior finish could be covered with scored sheetrock, tongue & grooved wood, or even cloth.

This is rather inexpensive way to create substantial shelter. This design is based on a fairly small (16' X 34') steel building, but these structures are available in a wide range of widths ( up to sizes fit for aircraft hangers), and the lengths can be indefinite, since it is just a matter of adding more arched sections to lengthen the building. This cross section shows the hybrid nature of this design.

In order to gain height, the steel shell is erected on top of an earthbag stem wall, and then the earthbags continue on up over the building. The double columns of the stem wall provides thermal mass on the inside and insulation on the outside. An insulated concrete pad is poured for the shop/garage floor. The second floor joists and tie beams are essential elements of the design, since they resist deformation of the vault from all of the weight on it. For more information about, and many others, visit our sister site, where you will find a wide range of plans for sustainable homes, greenhouses, small buildings, garages, and food storage space for sale.

Is a consortium of outstanding architects and designers, who have pooled their talent and expertise for your benefit. Informative Links I heartily recommend this site compiled by video producer Barry Fuller; it outlines in great detail his research and thought about papercrete as a building material.

Some good basic nformation about papercrete and how to make it and a tow mixer. Is a blog devoted to all things papercrete. Eve's Garden Organic B&B and Ecology Resource Center has done some wonderful building with papercrete and has a page about papercrete as a resource. Several pages about papercrete, with lots of good pictures, including a look at a large papercrete dome project with lots of slow-loading pictures, but worth the wait. A papercrete list forum is operated from here. Alan Stankevitz is building a cordwood house, using papercrete as morter.

Early approach to creating lightweight domes. There are several short videos posted at Youtube on papercrete. Philip Mirkin's site explains how he makes 'hybrid adobe,' a mix of papercrete and soil. Ruger Rifle Serial Numbers Date Of Manufacture here. This Texas company is gearing up to manufacture commercial 'blox' of papercrete.

Is a forum devoted to discussing papercrete. Has a page about papercrete with several embedded videos and a photogallery.

Is the story of how Judith discovered and used papercrete.

Papercrete, fibercrete, fibrous concrete - Living in Paper Living In Paper - 2018 We offer two types of classes: - Suspended until further notice. Next class: When 5 are enrolled. Overview: The One-Day Do It Yourself Workshop costs $175.00 per person.

All participants are required to sign a before the workshop begins. The workshop is hosted by Barry J. Fuller - the author of this site.

He has conducted extensive research on papercrete and built or worked on a number of papercrete structures. He has also been employed as a papercrete consultant by universities, large corporations and other organizations.

The One-Day Workshop is very intensive, covering a great deal of information about making - and building with - papercrete. Information and demonstrations related to the papercrete block press and the papercrete six-yard mixer are not included. That information is covered in the for clients wishing to produce papercrete on a commercial basis.) The One-Day Workshop is held at the Living In Paper research facility in Maricopa, Arizona (directions below). After the workshop, participants drive to the Paper House aka Paper Palace One at the Pera Club in Tempe (directions below) for a short tour. Paper Palace One is the long-term research structure built by Mr.

Begin and End Times: Workshop activities start in Maricopa at 8:15am sharp. The Workshop ends when all questions are answered.

Participants are responsible for their own meals so BYO morning coffee, snacks, drinks and lunch. In cold weather, bring warm clothes. I n hot weather, dress for an extended time in the sun.

Bring writing materials and camera as well as water, sun block, eye protection, wide-brimmed or hard hat, work-shoes and rubber gloves. Workshop lecture topics include but are not limited to: 1.) How to make forms.

2.) How a tow mixer works. 3.) How to make and install blocks and roof panels. 4.) How to build and waterproof a paper roof. 5.) How to install electrical and plumbing. 6.) How to install windows and doors. 7.) How to apply paper and cement finishes. 8.) Mixes, mixing and costs.

9.) Building codes and permits. 10.) Extensive Q&A Making Mix in Tow Mixer Hands-on participation: All participants will assist in mixing papercrete - and making blocks and roof-panels. These are the basic skills necessary for constructing most papercrete structures. Additional hands-on activities, if any, will be determined by the needs of a current project. Pouring Panels Living In Paper Research facility The Living In Paper research facility is located in Maricopa, Arizona.

The address will be emailed to attendees upon registration. I f you experience any problems with the emailed directions, call Barry on his cell - 480-560-9563. The research facility in Maricopa is about a one-hour drive from the Pera Club. The address of the Pera Club is One East Continental Drive, Tempe Arizona 85281.

The Pera Club is gated, private land with a guard shack. Admission is by invitation only. The nearest large intersection is Scottsdale Road and Continental Drive.

From that intersection drive west about one mile to the gate of the Pera Club located at 1 Continental Drive. Continue driving through the gate about 100 yards to the guard shack. After admission, turn south and drive about 300 yards to a parking lot surrounded by various buildings. Park as close to the south side of this lot as possible. On the southwest side of the parking lot is a Pulling Blocks Forms very large, metal-roofed building.

Paper Palace One is on the south side of this building on the west end of a string of volleyball courts. If you experience any problems with admission to the Pera Club or these directions, call Barry on his cell - 480-560-9563. Accommodations: You can either drive to the Research Facility in Maricopa from the Tempe area (allow one hour) or rent a room at the only hotel near the Research Facility - at the Ak-Chin casino, which is a few miles away - 15406 N Maricopa Rd., Maricopa, AZ 85239 (480) 802-5000). If you want to stay in Tempe, you may want to stay near the Pera Club. To find a hotel near the Pera Club, go to Google Maps at In the box at the top of the page, cut and paste “hotels, 1 Continental Drive, Tempe, Arizona 85281” without the quotes. Click 'Search Maps'. Covering Mix Before Towing This will bring up a list of hotels near the Pera Club on the left side of the page and bubbles on the map showing their locations.

The green pointer is the location of the Pera Club. Peruse the list or click on the bubbles for information about the hotels. Parking outside the gates of the Research Facility in Maricopa on the night before the workshop is permitted. Please notify us in advance so that we can alert neighborhood watch. There is no grass or facilities of any kind but the road is a quiet cul de sac.

Absolutely no outside fires are permitted. The area is very dry and fire is extremely dangerous.

Enrollment: The workshop is limited to ten participants and enrollment is accomplished by simply paying the enrollment fee. Please enroll as soon as possible to guarantee your place. Payment may be made by Credit Card or PayPal by clicking on the 'ADD TO CART' button below. You may pay for more than one person at a time, but please email us the names of all persons attending so that we can make information packets and name tags for them. There are no discounts and all sales are final. If you send a check, it must be received at least two weeks before the workshop. Make it payable to MEDIAWORKS or Barry J.

Late registration, within two weeks of the workshop, is by cash only. If you need any further information, contact.

Ready to Pour Total: $175.00 In the shopping cart, click 'Checkout with PayPal' to pay using PayPal or debit/credit cards. Suspended until further notice.

Overview: Until now, papercrete has been used mainly by individuals to build their own homes or other small structures. But for the last seven years, Living In Paper has been focusing on creating practical ways to commercialize this exciting new material. It has conducted an extensive program of research & development, cooperated with international partners to conduct studies in foreign countries, designed and built equipment & systems, and authored a detailed Commercialization Business Plan, which shows that papercrete can be commercially viable and profitable.

This work culminated in the development of a pressed block called BetR-blok. BetR-blok has many advantages over conventional papercrete blocks and can be mass produced.

The BetR-blok press quickly produces strong, consistent blocks with no loss of water. The BetR-blok Mega mixer produces up to nine yards of mix at a time. The Papercrete Commercialization Seminar is hosted by Mr. Fuller - the author of Living In Paper. Fuller is an Alternative Building Materials Specialist and has designed and built the prototype manufacturing equipment which will be shown during the Seminar. He has conducted extensive research on papercrete and built or worked on a number of papercrete structures in the U.S. He has also been retained as an Alternative Building Materials consultant and presenter by several large universities, corporations and other organizations.

Objective: The objective of the Papercrete Commercialization Seminar is to introduce prototype BetR-blok mass production equipment & procedures, and discuss partnership opportunities with those who have a demonstrated interest in transforming papercrete into a widely-available commercial product. Seminar Topics: Seminar topics include but are not limited to: 1.) Manufacturing System Concept 2.) Prototype Press Construction and Operation 3.) Prototype Mixer Construction and Operation 4.) Prototype Mix Transfer Unit Construction and Operation 5.) Scalable System: Two Mixer/Three-Press Integration and Operation 6.) Mixing, Pressing and Materials Handling 7.) The BetR-blok Business Plan Including Three-Year Financial Projections* 8.) Partnership Opportunities 9.) Lessons Learned. * The BetR-blok Business Plan must be signed out and returned at the end of the day of the seminar.

Location: The Living In Paper research facility is located in Maricopa, Arizona. The address will be emailed to attendees upon registration. I f you experience any problems with the emailed directions, call Barry on his cell - 480-560-9563. Begin and End Times: Seminar activities begin at 8:30am sharp. The Seminar ends when all questions are answered.

There is a lunch break, but the nearest place to eat is about three miles away. The food is very good at this location but service is slow.

Bring your own morning coffee, snacks, drinks and lunch – unless you wish to drive to the restaurant and risk not getting back in time for the beginning of the afternoon session. In warm weather, dress for extended time in the sun - bring water, sun block, eye protection, wide-brimmed or hard hat, work-shoes and rubber gloves.

No notes, sound recording, photos or video are allowed at the Papercrete Commercialization Seminar. Accomodations: You can either stay at a hotel in the Phoenix/Tempe area (allow one hour from Tempe to the Research Facility) or rent a room at the only hotel near the Research Facility - the Ak-Chin casino, which is about five miles away - 15406 N Maricopa Rd., Maricopa, AZ 85239 (480) 802-5000). To find a hotel in Tempe, go to Google Maps at In the box at the top of the page, cut and paste the following phrase “hotels, Tempe, Arizona 85281” without the quotes. Click the magnifying glass - 'Search Maps'. This will bring up a list of hotels in Tempe on the left side of the page and bubbles on the map showing their locations. Peruse the list or click on the bubbles for information about the hotels.

It would be best to choose one close to highway I-10 in order to make it easier to get on the freeway in the morning. Parking outside the gates of the Research Facility in Maricopa on the night before the Seminar is permitted.

Please notify us in advance so that we can alert neighborhood security. There is no grass or facilities of any kind but the road is a quiet cul de sac. Absolutely no outside fires are permitted. The area is very dry and fire is extremely dangerous. Enrollment Pre-requisites: There are two pre-requisites for attending the Papercrete Commercialization Seminar. All attendees must: 1.) Sign and submit a before the Seminar begins. 2.) Sign and submit a before the Seminar begins.

( Both documents may be signed and submitted on the day of the seminar. T he Waiver of Liability exempts Living in Paper and its affiliates from responsibility for any kind of loss or injury associated with the Seminar.

The Non-Disclosure/ Agreement Not To Compete legally enjoins unauthorized duplication, communication or use of the proprietary information disclosed in the seminar and also contains an agreement not to compete. ) In addition to the two pre-requisites above, it is strongly recommended that, before attending the Papercrete Commercialization Seminar, prospective attendees should either: 1.) Attend a basic or 2.) Purchase and study. The reason for these recommendations is that the general subject of papercrete construction is not part of the Papercrete Commercialization Seminar, but knowledge of papercrete construction is key to understanding the subject matter of the Seminar. Enrollment: Enrollment in the Papercrete Commercialization Seminar is limited to ten people and is accomplished by simply paying the enrollment fee - $475.00 per person. Please enroll as soon as possible to guarantee your place. Payment may be made by Credit Card or PayPal by clicking on the 'ADD TO CART' button below. You may pay for more than one person at a time, but please email us the names of all persons attending so that we can make name tags and information packets for them.

There are no discounts and all sales are final. If you send a check, it must be received at least two weeks before the Seminar. Make check payable to MEDIAWORKS or Barry J. Late registration, within two weeks of the Seminar, is by cash only.

If you need any further information, please contact Thank you for enrolling in the Papercrete Commercialization Seminar. Total: $475.00 In the shopping cart, click 'Checkout with PayPal' to pay using PayPal or debit/credit cards. © 2007 Living In Paper. All Rights Reserved.