Hi Jim, I reached out on email about a consultation last week but didn't hear back. Writing this for the off chance I ended up in your spam folder. I'm doing a ceb project and want to talk the nitty gritty on block.
Another conveyance of good information yet some important details are missing. Obviously, the soil is screened to eliminate or reduce aggregates. What is that screen size? Does the soil for block construction have to meet a specific aggregate (screen) size? What is the chart that pertains to the soil sample box? How is it interpreted? And how can soils be adjusted based on these results? The camera person seems to not understand what makes an effective video. Stop waving the camera around! Focus in on the point of interest. The presenter does not need to be in every frame. Comments about using a "lab" were interesting but no specific numbers were mentioned. What determines if a soil is "suitable" for making earth blocks? Mr. Hallock never seems to answer any YT questions from viewers. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
@@leonardcaspers4933 No answers or response to the questions in my comment. While I think this concept of construction has merit for many reasons, the powers that control the building industries and codes in America will always be a roadblock. The other impediment is the high cost of a block making machine. It is unfortunate that house construction in America has taken the path of expensive proprietary materials and/or high dollar equipment needed for installation. Mr. Hallock provides good information in this video, but guess he only responds to consulting clients. If you find a way forward or get some answers, would appreciate a post to this comment.
As he has not yet answered you here, let me volunteer to help. The top soil contain organic matters which aren't good for fire protection. You'd need to use layer of soil that contains only: clay, sand & gravel. Another reason not to use top soil with organic matters is the life span of your structure. You want it to last longer than humanity... organic matters decay! Hope this helps! Thanks & good luck to anyone thinking about CSEBs for sustainable construction!
Good to see you making videos again
Can un-stablised compressed earth blocks be fired ?
Very insightful info.... Thankyou very much for uploading this...
I realize Im kinda randomly asking but does anyone know a good website to watch new tv shows online ?
@Princeton Lucian lately I have been using flixzone. Just search on google for it :)
@Princeton Lucian i watch on flixzone. Just google for it =)
His last mix was using “lime” as a stabiliser. Are we talking quicklime here? Lime putty? Any ideas?
Can we use fullers soil to increase the clay content?
Hi Jim,
I reached out on email about a consultation last week but didn't hear back. Writing this for the off chance I ended up in your spam folder. I'm doing a ceb project and want to talk the nitty gritty on block.
Whate percentage perfect
How do you water the lime stabilised block during curing?
Another conveyance of good information yet some important details are missing.
Obviously, the soil is screened to eliminate or reduce aggregates. What is that screen size? Does the soil for block construction have to meet a specific aggregate (screen) size?
What is the chart that pertains to the soil sample box? How is it interpreted? And how can soils be adjusted based on these results?
The camera person seems to not understand what makes an effective video. Stop waving the camera around!
Focus in on the point of interest. The presenter does not need to be in every frame.
Comments about using a "lab" were interesting but no specific numbers were mentioned. What determines if a soil is "suitable" for making earth blocks?
Mr. Hallock never seems to answer any YT questions from viewers. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Hi I have the same questions! I am especially interestet in some kind of chart for the sample box.
Did you find answers?
Best regards Leo
@@leonardcaspers4933 No answers or response to the questions in my comment.
While I think this concept of construction has merit for many reasons, the powers that control the building industries and codes in America will always be a roadblock.
The other impediment is the high cost of a block making machine.
It is unfortunate that house construction in America has taken the path of expensive proprietary materials and/or high dollar equipment needed for installation.
Mr. Hallock provides good information in this video, but guess he only responds to consulting clients.
If you find a way forward or get some answers, would appreciate a post to this comment.
Do you use top soil or sub soil for the bricks?
As he has not yet answered you here, let me volunteer to help. The top soil contain organic matters which aren't good for fire protection. You'd need to use layer of soil that contains only: clay, sand & gravel.
Another reason not to use top soil with organic matters is the life span of your structure. You want it to last longer than humanity... organic matters decay!
Hope this helps!
Thanks & good luck to anyone thinking about CSEBs for sustainable construction!
Amazing 👍
anyone know the ratios for black cotton soil
no we cant make this product with black cotton soil