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Welcome to the self-sufficiency revolution! Our channel is your go-to source for sustainable, eco-friendly building techniques using styro aircrete, a lightweight and versatile material made from a mixture of cement, water, and styrofoam. Our channel focuses on alternative building methods and natural building materials, including aircrete blocks and styrocrete. Our expert hosts share valuable tips and tricks for building with aircrete, whether you're looking to construct an aircrete home or incorporate aircrete walls into your renovation project. We also explore off-grid living and minimalist homes, highlighting the benefits of modular and prefabricated homes for energy-efficient and passive solar homes. Our content is perfect for DIY enthusiasts and those interested in alternative building materials, especially green building materials. Follow us for inspiration and advice on building your dream home with sustainable living in mind.
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[@myowndrummer3372]

Having built some masonry domes, I have found that just using pure Portland cement with no sand or aggregate is near water proof. Paint it on. Borrowed that from an NGO that used it to seal cisterns in Chile.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Wow thanks for the tip! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@jeanhanner9407]

It's the issue of the Portland cement being bad for the environment too. Other options can be cheaper and better for the environment... although it may take a little bit more work.

[@fvrrljr]

interesting. i collect stuff that gets thrown away from job sites. FRP's, lead covered drywall, 4x6's iron rods. i'm the guy that stacks the trash bin nicely, i stack in a way for those who come and recycle metal who do that for a living. the nuts and bolts and screws that get thrown away is sad. right now i'm a hop skip and a jump from your location, i'm in riverside. i move around in construction, and solar installation, seeing you using recycled parts gives me a warm feeling. *very interesting build*

[@AbundanceBuild]

Way to go! There is a lot of construction here and an unbelievable haul waiting in just about every dumpster 😁

[@SchoolforHackers]

You’re a person after my own heart.

[@user-kz3xq1uo4p]

set up a patreon so we can fund your continued research.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Working on a donate button in KZbin. Stay tuned for new builds!

[@michaelgrodecki4159]

​@@AbundanceBuild youtube takes like 40% of donations if I remember correctly.

[@tyhnbgtyhnbgt]

You're the man. I literally type in the search bar for videos like this and get nothing this good. So finally your video just popped up in my algorithm videos I might like..

[@AbundanceBuild]

Welcome in! We have more videos coming soon! You can check out our playlist for a start to finish on this build :)

[@boxbawks]

I've been using this method ever since watching your garage build, and I absolutely love it! Made a 6x10 slab, small (14-16") retainer wall, and used a kids pool as a form to make a small in ground concrete pool for my dogs. I personally recommend using either recycled wire fencing, or anything thicker than chicken wire, in the center for reinforcement as the long term structural capacity is still in the air... but for anything non structural, this is the way to go! Saves a ton of money in materials! My next project will be to pour my driveway with it to see how well it holds up.

[@AbundanceBuild]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing! We are about to share some new findings - stay tuned!

[@richardmccann4815]

@ThisGuysChannel Don't use lime in the mix, the driveway will disintegrate.

[@jo-annegawley5027]

I just LOVE & ADMIRE creative Humans....you, Sir, Are BRILLIANT.

[@chuckmorgan7397]

Another great video, I have my StyroAirCrete house, 40’ x 32’ about 75% complete, in the dry with electrical, water and sewage rough connected. I have less than $17000.00 invested in it so far. Had to change a few ideas, but all in all it’s coming along great. I have done 98% by myself. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Chuck that is awesome! I love to hear this has inspired folks to tackle their own projects. I would love to hear what you have experienced in working with it. Good and bad. Email me at [e-mail]

[@davidprins9401]

I’d love to see how it turns out - let us know if you make a vid or post pics

[@jo-annegawley5027]

Congrats, Chuck!

[@prophotoservices]

Keep building and videoing!

[@AbundanceBuild]

Stay tuned!

[@nwbudro9210]

This looks exciting. The amount of unusual required equipment (mixer, foamer, shredder, etc) as well as workspace looks daunting compared to stick built. It's kinda hard to start small, experiment, learn, and then expand.

[@AbundanceBuild]

We are making it simpler! Stay tuned for new builds!

[@svetlanapil8089]

I love it! It's so satisfying to realize how sturdy but at the same time light this building is! And the stuccoed walls and roof just please my eyes! Love it!

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thank you!

[@billyvoll9957]

Hi Stephen, I am a student at Rowan University in NJ researching Aircrete this semester. My team and I are working on a research project that will hopefully lead to an actual building of an aircrete home. Since you have so much knowledge in this field, I would love to find out if you would be willing to answer a few questions to help guide our research. Thanks so much!

[@AbundanceBuild]

Billyvoll I would love to talk to you about this. My email is [e-mail]

[@jo-annegawley5027]

Exciting...Love your research project.

[@hardworkingamerican8847]

For you , where you live , it cost you 1600 dollars . The majority of us don't have the knowledge experience and significant tools with the space and outbuildings to do all this . I am very intrigued by this method as it seems very versatile . The cost would be much more for me out here in California but still far cheaper than other ways that are as sound as this . This building is not the same as corrugated metal one assembled with sheetmetal screws . It's like a work of art . Thanks for showing us this method of building and giving good explanations of as you go through the process .

[@AbundanceBuild]

You're welcome! California may have some regulatory costs but we are making the machines cheaper and plug and play! Subscribe to be notified!

[@ohsweetmystery]

Don't mind the negative comments. This was an excellent video. All the basic information needed for someone to do a similar project. You did use some specialty equipment, but you still made it clear how it can be done without it. Thanks for uploading.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thank you!

[@expatinthephilippines]

I just discovered your channel. I built 1 of the original Integrated Concrete Form (ICF) homes in Louisville, and our now we have moved to an island paradise where we built our 700 square meter concrete home by the ocean. We are energy efficient homesteaders living an Awesome life. From my experience with ICF, your construction methods have worthwhile potential for builders and homesteaders who want to build energy and cost efficient buildings. I look forward to seeing more of your videos and techniques. Continued Success! Greg Note1: what is an interesting concept that my friends were doing was shredding another material and mixing it to create highly resilient concrete. Maybe we can talk about their concept in the future. Cheers! Note 2: I have a great concrete painting tip for you as well.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Awesome! Welcome to the channel! Yes feel free to share any ideas in the comment section - people love to read them and try them out!

[@DocJaeBass]

A great job of the recap of the whole project. Your work with this shed and your workshop are exceptionally informative and highly motivational. Thanks for all the clear information. I'm absolutely looking forward to your next project - and those of your followers should they share them with you. I have property in Montana with 40 below winters. I have a log cabin but will absolutely build with this method on the next project. I am also considering building with this system in the Philippines. From one extreme to the other!

[@AbundanceBuild]

Jason I am glad the videos have been helpful. Good luck with your projects.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Workshop July 25 - 28th!

[@billrogers6863]

Your video production capabilities are greatly appreciated. It makes it easier to quickly understand what is happening. Actually, you go a little too fast sometimes. But KZbin has a couple of fixes for that. Anyway, I have been thinking on the StyroAirCrete for the last 24 hours after watching this video. And here is an idea/suggestion that came to me which I think could be worthwhile: Incorporate insulated glass block into your walls. What do you think of that? I mean, you have done great amounts of proof-of-concept already. So I figure you would have valuable suggestions/remarks about this. And thanks for the great content.👍

[@AbundanceBuild]

That is a good idea, we will look into it! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@jo-annegawley5027]

Heya! I create art with those glass blocks as they have been deemed not Earthquake proof...Check in your areas but that is in B.C. Canada

[@VigilanceTech]

With the old time plasterers, they would put a pigment right in the last coat of mortar and it would never need painting at all. You could get almost any color. Also, they could finish it such that it would look like a mirror finish, like a fine automotive lacquer paint job, if that was what was desired.

[@jasonsharpbucks]

maybe the lead helped with that

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thanks for sharing! We have been looking into those additive colors. Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@jo-annegawley5027]

@@AbundanceBuild When I helped render, in Australia, once it was tinted...you better LOVE that color as there is no painting over it....just a consideration.

[@edlove2290]

Metal roofing panel are cut to custom sizes and can be manipulated to achieve the desired curvature. A lot easier to make larger panels as well as assembling and disassembling them. Because the panels overlap every 3 feet, you can make a perfectly round mold. Your sharing is appreciated, thank you sir!

[@AbundanceBuild]

Good idea!

[@tclodfelter8789]

I like the fact you give people IDEAS ..." What if"...!!!???

[@AbundanceBuild]

Exactly! We are all in this together! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@tclodfelter8789]

@@AbundanceBuild Already did about a year ago! :>)

[@_Ethann_]

Hi Stephen to say the least have felt incredibly blessed to been exposed to your videos, planning on constructing with Styrofoam air Crete in the coming months. Look forward to future updates and engineering stamps!!

[@AbundanceBuild]

Great job! New builds coming soon!

[@hopechannelcat5462]

greatly enjoy watching your videos and seeing the progress you've made in comparison to others. thanks

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thanks for watching!

[@incognitoalias2808]

Just a random thought here, if you held a live event super chat maybe their could be a chance to acquire funds to bankroll your styro crete pumper. I know I would ask you a question for 5 dollars or you could start a KZbin membership for 5 dollars where we could get more detailed information on questions we may have, just something to throw out there to see if it sticks or not........

[@AbundanceBuild]

Working on it! Stay tuned!

[@cattalkbmx]

Wow, that's incredible. The roof looks so good I thought it was metal before you got to that part. Thanks so much for sharing this technique and information.

[@AbundanceBuild]

You're welcome! If you'd like to learn step by step how to make buildings like these check out our online class: abundance.build/classes/

[@lanceroark6386]

16:28 you can use Elastomeric Paint and Part B paint hardener (mastic) to make Bed Liner for a truck.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thanks for the tip! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@justdoingitjim7095]

Working on apartments as a carpenter here in Texas, they use a lot of stucco finish. For the final stucco coat lots of guys use a texture gun and hopper like drywall finishers use indoors for texturing drywall. Nothing fancy and just a normal size compressor used for just one texture gun. As for the brown and scratch coat they used the normal trowel technique.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thanks for sharing this tip! We are working on updating the final coat! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@thatoneinspector4972]

Super cool. Its really awesome to see where youve taken this from your first video to here. Congratulations on all your achievements

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thank you! We are just getting started!

[@rowanshole]

Really enjoyed your journey with styrocrete. Again, thanks.

[@AbundanceBuild]

More builds coming soon!

[@mckimmym]

This seems extremely labor and time intensive. I love the idea of recycled materials but it needs to be simplified and scalable. Hopefully people can run with it and make improvements

[@AbundanceBuild]

We have the simplified scalable solution now! Coming in an e-course very soon!

[@BIGVHomestead]

Very Nice! We look forward to the next project!

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thank you!

[@pavlovssheep5548]

save time curving wood by buying home depot 2x4's

[@pavlovssheep5548]

@@AbundanceBuild the home depot timbre comes already curved

[@AbundanceBuild]

@@pavlovssheep5548 hahaha! Good one 🤣

[@tylerk.7947]

Hahah exactly

[@magapefarmshomestead6453]

LOL

[@Zekerose]

@@pavlovssheep5548 thank you, you made my day

[@nightstringers]

Another use for styrofoam is, mixing it with acetone and boom you have waterproof epoxy.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Yea it's awesome! We experimented with it to cost the building but it just takes too much foam; it's 98% air

[@jeffreystephens2658]

This gives me hope of some day owning a home.

[@AbundanceBuild]

@@jeffreystephens2658 That's why we do this! Check out our online class if you want the full process step by step at $5 per square foot! abundancebuild.com

[@brokenrecord3523]

Unfortunately, building codes (for houses) are a long way from catching up to these construction methods, but if you're sneaky...

[@AbundanceBuild]

@@brokenrecord3523 So far everyone who has tried has been approved as long as "there is a frame in the wall." If the Abundacrete is for insulation and not considered structural, no issues

[@trxtech3010]

got a love these videos when they're like I built this for only $1600 like as if that's a freaking bargain that every single person can just go out and build them selves in one day.

[@darkwingscooter9637]

$20000 worth of tools.

[@AbundanceBuild]

It will never be one day build but we are getting it down to about 1 week and making the tools cheaper - so YES anyone can replicate it! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@darkwingscooter9637]

@@AbundanceBuild Fair enough. One shouldn't include capex in build cost anyway, but it's important to note.

[@trevorrisley5419]

I cannot wait 'til you start droppin' more videos and content. I love your stuff, man. You're going to change the world with learning how to perfect your building methodolgies.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thank you! We are so excited to share what we have been working on; the goal is to be world changing!

[@jo-annegawley5027]

I just found the channel & haven't stopped watching....Love eco-friendly, creative Humans.

[@tylerk.7947]

Lol that styrofoam shredder is genius!

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thanks!

[@norain31]

As a self proclaimed tinker .Id love to have worked on this with you .just watching your video im going to turn my old electric lawn mower into a garden shredder for the composter . love the design as im in a snow area and we tend to have to remove snow from some of our shed roofs .Good job !! enjoy your problem solving .

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thank you! We just finished compiling all of our research into an online class! Check it out at: abundance.build/classes/

[@grinpick]

Very good presentation. Lot of know-how, experimentation and hard work! I especially appreciate your concise, fact-filled voice-over. Not sure where you live, but probably some municipalities would be a pain about building codes.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thank you! Yes we are trying to get general approvals for people to use but ultimately you have to build where the government treats you best. Subscribe for new bigger builds coming soon!

[@taavetmalkov3295]

greetings from Estonia! Looks good! well done!

[@AbundanceBuild]

Greetings! Thank you!

[@planespeaking]

Love this construction method. Using polystyrene that would otherwise end up in landfill

[@AbundanceBuild]

Exactly! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@planespeaking]

@@AbundanceBuild I have already

[@davidprins9401]

I like the higher wall design a lot. Looking forward to seeing your next builds!

[@AbundanceBuild]

Coming soon!

[@WorthlessNickores]

Oh WOW that's beautiful!! I'd bet the thermal properties are so much better that metal and wood exterior siding.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Yes for sure! It's R 3.2 per inch

[@Kelsdoggy]

Wow that’s a lot of work! Impressive project.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thank you! Making it easier for the next builds. Subscribe for new bigger builds coming soon!

[@jeanhanner9407]

I see some comments of people who can't believe this can be done... 1st. Cost wise. 2nd. Labor wise. 3rd. all else wise. They should take the time to research and see that this is 100% valid and doable. I know it is hard to get out of their 'bubble' to look at what the rest of the world is doing. Shameful! Thank you for this video! I am looking for options to build an off-grid homestead. Your video is very detailed and helpful!

[@AbundanceBuild]

@@jeanhanner9407 Thank you! I think a lot of people window shop and don't watch the whole video. We are working on more shorter videos to help teach those people too 😁

[@jeanhanner9407]

@@AbundanceBuild You are doing awesome. I love that you do include saying.. we are trying this.. let's see how it holds up (sorta thing). This video has really relieved a lot of my anxiety and given me a lot of options I wasn't considering btw. Also.... they also forget that this structure is not for a home.. is for a shed. I will look at your other videos too.. I have a lot to catch up to! Sensei... maybe I will contact you later when we do start our project!

[@AbundanceBuild]

@@jeanhanner9407 Haha! Thank you! We are here to help every step of the way! We are very confident in the strength of the material for a house; you'll see the 2 story workshop which is over 4 years old (with no frame in the wall) and holding up great 👍

[@jeanhanner9407]

@@AbundanceBuild This guy.. it maybe confusing with the translation, but he is very good with doing things for a lot less cost. www.youtube.com/@CRUZYAKAMAR2021

[@brokenrecord3523]

A lot of them seem to follow the pattern: "It can't be done because I don't want to take the time to do it."

[@Kadranos]

Ever since I first saw earthbag, rammed earth and later aircrete domes I've wondered about using a metal sprayer to coat the outside with aluminum. I'm not sure the ideal thickness for such an aluminum shell, but it would be pretty weather resistant and there would be lots of options for finishing it.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Interesting idea! I wonder about the cost of aluminum compared to stucco? We are testing a self-healing stucco formula now! Subscribe to be notified!

[@troywhite6039]

Maybe an aluminum powder mix into a thin layer of stucco, then heat blasted to melt the outer aluminum together.

[@nwflboy007powell8]

Great job Stephen. You may consider instead of packing it use a sawzall minus the blade to "vibrate and settle or pack your form. Another thought instead of the metal lathe or screen use basalt fabric/screen or even basalt rebar - it comes in many different sizes. Since it is made from molten rock it expands and contracts at the same rate, adds strength, accepts additional layers and over coating's. And additional admixture additives to increase strength and lightweight is to add graphene. Now, understand graphene it easy to make from virtually anything,(charcoal, graphite, sugar, etc.) using oven, microwave or a burn barrel.

[@DocJaeBass]

Great information. Where can we learn more in depth info on these things?

[@nwflboy007powell8]

@@DocJaeBass basalt can be found on the internet by a search. Likewise with how to make graphene is even on KZbin. Silka admixture available at Home Depot. Basic recipe for non-autoclaved lightweight aerated concrete (aircrete) with 600lbs kg/m3 density: -Ordinary Portland cement -Limestone powder (particles up to 0.05 mm) -Aluminum powder MEPCO 7520 or any Aluminum powder with blaine value 15,000 cm2/g and more Dry mix formula: 50% cement (by weight) + 50% limestone powder. For 1 kg of dry mix you need 500g cement and 500g limestone powder Mixture formula for for 700kg/m3 density: 1 kg of dry mix0.65 liters of water, 1 g of aluminum powder for 100 kg of dry mix you will 65 liters of water and 100 g of aluminum powder. How to mix it: 1. Add water in the bucket. 2. Add dry mix in the water and mix it for a couple of minutes. 3. Add aluminum powder and mix 1-2 minutes. 4. Check video for graphene dry mix ratio and add 5. Pour in mold Videos are on KZbin.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thanks for the suggestions. I have looked at basalt and it is great stuff but expensive. The strength with this is in the skin thus why you cover it with fibermesh and stucco it.

[@deancameron7694]

I really like the way you have developed the styro aircrete material and see the logic of having a formable aggregate that won't collapse in use and in fact has to be compacted. This seems to open up the possibility of placing it using a cob technique rather than pouring it into the formwork? From your experience do you think it possible to make a stiff enough mix that it could be hand placed to create freeform 3D compound curve sculptural structures that could then have a bonded ferrocement layer applied for structural tensile and compressive strength? The freeform structures I want to make will ultimately be buried and landscaped so having a material that is water tolerant like styro aircrete seems a perfect fit to make sculptural formwork? Also just wondering if you have experimented with fibre reinforcement like polypropylene or hemp? Thanks for sharing your work.

[@AbundanceBuild]

In all of our tests to date, a mold is required to pack the styrocrete tightly. We are making custom molds now - stay tuned!

[@gottliebheinrich8413]

the pretty look of this "stone tent" made me thinking about planting grass and flowers on it. if i ever do such a goodlooking shed which could also be the entrance to a cellar for vegetables or so..

[@AbundanceBuild]

Cool idea! There is a company called Respyre thar makes biophlilic cement that can grow plants. They never got back with us but maybe you could get in touch!

[@patkaiser6910]

Great Job!!!! Love it!!!

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thank you!

[@tclodfelter8789]

I watched your lawnmower/shredder video... genius!!

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thank you!

[@chaosplan]

Been following along since the beginning. Patiently waiting for an update or showing how the roof copes with winter weather. Your styroaircrete placing method is sort of like a slip form. I’m curious if you could simply use the inner form and tool the styroaircrete from the outside by screeding along the arch form. Maybe do short lifts of a foot or so where the arch is more vertical?

[@AbundanceBuild]

Good idea! Thanks for following the journey! We have a new build video coming soon with some different methods

[@fuzielectron5172]

The end result looks very acceptable, long been a fan of the Gothic arch and built a few. Thank you for sharing your efforts and findings with us of similar interests.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thanks! New builds coming soon!

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

Would be a great tiny home.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Absolutely! Check out our latest video to see the tiny houses we are building next! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3uym4CrnM2tr5I

[@slowhand35]

Hello Stephen, Your shed looks great. Going off your design, couldn't you use plywood strips instead of ripping a board down ? Wouldn't the laminated 1/2 or 3/4 plywood be stronger and less prone to cracking or splitting than a thin ripped strip of wood ? The other Idea was instead of nailing the tops together, put in an open ridge beam that the wall trusses can be nailed to that would allow you to do a finish pour from the ridge that would tie everything together at the top and could be packed from there as well. I had some ideas on hinged wall form boards that you can just flip the next form up, secure, and fill the wall. They would need to be offset starting at the bottom. Over all you've done a fantastic job researching, testing, and sharing your findings. Thank you Sir

[@stephenw1892]

Hi Slowhand35. Yes plywood would work fine, but the 2x4's were free and they worked great. Yes a top beam would work well and I considered designing it that way. I would love to see your form design. Please share as you build.

[@AbundanceBuild]

New builds coming soon!

[@thaliahelene]

Maybe the one guy doesn’t like the looks of it, but I think it’s cool! Plus the construction is interesting. Wonder if you could make a root cellar with it. Cheers!

[@AbundanceBuild]

Haha thanks! Yes you could definitely make a root cellar! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@vsergeiev]

A good alternative way to "flatten" the walls is to take a combined approach, such as, digging a pit, and erecting a arch attec/roof on top. As a catch you could 1) save some materials for using a bond beam foundation vs a slab, 2) either double the usable space, or reduce the materials volume by scaling down the hight of the arch radius.

[@AbundanceBuild]

New builds coming soon!

[@yonahinthewhale2472]

Copied your foam stedder, followed all videos. My brother and I have a podcast. would like to see if you might be interested in coming on and talking about styrocrete. Planning on building my house out of this.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Great job! email [e-mail] for potential podcast collaboration

[@mikecunneen2408]

Wow! Best bow roof shed I've seen. You've thought of everything!

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thank you! We made an online class showing you step-by-step how to make these buildings! check it out at: abundance.build/courses/affordable-building/

[@heartobefelt]

great work , I love the low cost. Some people might strengthen the walls to floor slab by drilling the concrete slab and fit galvanised starter bars 18 inches long , as you fill the walls it will give that extra bit of lateral strength in case you get earthquakes. Same with the ridge joint , you could bend up galvanised rebar into a Vee shape and add them to strengthen the ridge peak , better a little too much than 1 % too little :)

[@AbundanceBuild]

Good thinking!

[@jo-annegawley5027]

Yep....I am thinking Aluminum for my Houseboat.

[@DusanCebic]

Thank you for this wonderful display. I watched it over 20 times and soon I will start the project according to your instructions. I wish you all the best .

[@AbundanceBuild]

Fantastic! You can do it! We have updates coming soon - subscribe to be notified!

[@solosailorsv8065]

REALLY like using recycled packaging waste for building - Well Done, Mate !! Ever consider making an ICF type block? Your Styrocrete on the sides with a pattern for poured concrete with openings for utilities and rebar in between (Code Compliant) ?? If the Styrocrete had screws in a pattern facing into the concrete pour, it would be laminated well A format similar to size of 4x4 of cinder blocks, would be mighty easy to work (Sailor, yes; getting old and thinking a Homestead might be smarter than fighting storms and expensive marinas....)

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thank you! I doubt it would be code compliant without official testing. To make an ICF block out of this stuff you would need a hydraulic press to get it to bond properly - we are focusing more on the DIYer for now! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@maradall]

I'm super impressed with the resourcefulness of this! Thanks for sharing. And congratulations on a great result!

[@AbundanceBuild]

You're welcome and thank you! Subscribe for bigger builds and opportunities coming soon!

[@egdenis]

Great way to recycle but styrene is an endocrine disrupter and prolonged exposure also results in nervous system damage. Idk if I'd want to build my walls with that.

[@AbundanceBuild]

When you lock it in and behind a cement wall it is completely safe! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@MrHandpipeman1]

this fella is a gawdam genius

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thanks!

[@vigilantobserver8389]

Wow, very interesting! Have you considered approaching the Aircrete manufacturer for sponsorship? You should! Fascinating build!

[@AbundanceBuild]

We have explored the manufacturing options but in order to really get the best price you need to make it yourself! So we made the building method simple and filmed an Online Class to show you how to make it all! Check it out at abundance.build/classes/ , use coupon code KZbin for $400 off!

[@drunkwoodswyllia4885]

Wow that’s really nice and I’m very impressed! Awesome job Sir

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thank you! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@NikLyons]

I wonder about off gassing or the styrofoam in case of exposure to fire. And how does it hold up to blunt forces like wind and branches. Very cool building! Good job!

[@AbundanceBuild]

kzbin.info/aero/PLhZQhMQAfmtiC2uVezl3rVhEDxQn8b12X You can watch our tests here! Subscribe for more tests coming soon!

[@peterbeyer5755]

You could set up your own “test lab” with a pressure sensing gauge and a hydraulic bottle jack and some steel or wood frame to test the compressive strength and sheer strength.

[@AbundanceBuild]

I think we will do that soon! Subscribe to be notified!

[@ronamo111]

i'm so glad to see someone grabbing up all that styrofoam and finding a use for it. breaks my heart to see that stuff put in the garbage, and they wont accept it in my recycle bin.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Breaks our hearts too! We are working on scaling up our collection strategy now that we have a good use case. Subscribe for updates coming soon!

[@paulbaker3144]

I’ve built big outdoor tables out of vermiculite and Portland cement. Worked great. I probably used more cement than needed as it was fairly heavy. With more experimentation less cement could be used.

[@AbundanceBuild]

That would be awesome! We would love to see it. Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@lizlanman47]

Please be aware that most vermiculite contains asbestos!

[@lanceroark6386]

17:55 you need a bed liner sprayer.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thanks for the tip!

[@amauryscrazyrealityshow827]

Beautiful . I learned a lot . Thank you for making this video . Watching from Puerto Rico .

[@AbundanceBuild]

@@amauryscrazyrealityshow827 thank you!

[@samuelclemons6821]

Hands down the best presentation I have seen yet on this subject! While the other guys are still experimenting with materials and processes, you demonstrate a proven process with all the details needed to replicate. Thank you very kindly, sir!

[@AbundanceBuild]

More builds coming soon! Stay tuned

[@jo-annegawley5027]

RIGHT?? I am so excited finding THIS channel.

[@ruthdoyle9085]

I hope you make another video on grinding styrofoam and add electric hot wires to cut the styrofoam to smaller pieces before putting them in ur grinder.

[@stephenw1892]

Ruth I built a hotwire grid to melt larger pieces into smaller ones but it was too slow. The best way is to use a sawzal with a long 12 inch blade and you can quickly cut the pieces into smaller chunks. I got some very large solid blocks of styrofoam and used this method and it worked great.

[@AbundanceBuild]

New builds coming soon!

[@Thomas-wn7cl]

Pretty cool build. Will the arched framing be load bearing after all the cement work cures? If the wood were to rot out, would the structure still stand?

[@AbundanceBuild]

The wood is just to provide the shape. The fiberglass shell provides the strength of the building. We treat the wood to prevent mold but if the wood did entirely rot out it would not affect the strength of the build!

[@Thomas-wn7cl]

@@AbundanceBuild 👍

[@rabidroco]

@@AbundanceBuild could you of just as easily built temporary forms instead of the framing and removed them once the walls set?

[@AbundanceBuild]

@@rabidroco yes we did that on the second third building we built but found it to not be as easy as it seems. The form requires a lot of bracing to hold it's shape

[@mythrail]

You can buy bulk raw EPS beads and expand them in a home shop if you live in an area where you aren't likely to find good material to recycle.

[@AbundanceBuild]

@@mythrail Good point. But so far everyone has been able to find foam nearby if they want some!

[@brokenrecord3523]

It does defeat the whole recycling idea though

[@AbundanceBuild]

@@brokenrecord3523 Yes, there is no need to do this

[@lmbcars]

What about when the wood rots from concrete contact ?

[@AbundanceBuild]

Stephen specially treated the wood for this shed (see prior videos.) You can also wrap the wood with roofing fabric to prevent the contact. Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@jaydoe3707]

That shed is awesome!

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thank you! Subscribe for new bigger builds coming soon!

[@xochipili1]

Put it in poly tubes and make a super or hyper adobe type structure. Has anyone tried that? You could almost print houses that way.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Yes that is one of the methods covered in our Online Class! abundance.build/classes/ It is a great pairing because Abundacrete is super lightweight and you can move the 25 foot bags around after you fill them and before it cures

[@clivefrancis3546]

You could make them like engineered joists for deeper ribs

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thanks for the tip! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@MrDeicide1]

Great, You can keep some really narrow-headed chicken in there

[@AbundanceBuild]

Hahaha as long as they aren't narrow-minded! Subscribe for new build shapes coming soon!

[@simonesmit6708]

This could be a really good way to build a cool room for food storage.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Absolutely! It is amazingly insulated! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@simonesmit6708]

@@AbundanceBuild yup. Already did so.

[@AbundanceBuild]

@@simonesmit6708 Thank you! Big announcements coming soon

[@wande.r]

Hi, I've been following you for a while now and love the build . I was just wondering, a year later , could we see how the styrocrete is holding out? What your experience is? Waterproof proofing, any shrinkage / cracking issues. And any thoughts on if you had to do it again , is there anything you would do differently, like, maybe thicker insulation and waterproofing?

[@AbundanceBuild]

Well the two-story workshop is now three years old and looks great! We do have a new Online Class that teaches our perfected methods: abundance.build/classes/

[@johngundaker5655]

I'm so excited about what you talkin about that it really rocks my boat, thank you! I appreciate that you're mortal like the rest of us and I willing to confess pitfalls that Can and do happen

[@AbundanceBuild]

We are all working on this solution together! Thanks for your support!

[@tslee8236]

How do you do the pour to close the last gap at the top of arch? Do you need to ridge cap?

[@AbundanceBuild]

Yes we use a ridge cap mold! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@tslee8236]

​@@AbundanceBuild Thanks. Didn't think of making ridge cap blocks. I just found 6:40 in part 2 of your build video that suggests it is a 2 piece construction. 😅

[@MrARMRM]

Congrats my friend You have done something that few can match. that is beside one great looking Garden Shed, you have taught us all what sharing information is really all about. from making foam to painting the roof. Can't thank you enough for putting me up at your house and inviting me to your table. You have inspired many like me, to get involved in this new wonderful and inexpensive way of building. Not easy to thank you enough, just don't have the words. We will soon begin with the first structure in Guatemala and I sure hope to have you and your wife here when its finally done. God Bless. Roberto

[@AbundanceBuild]

Roberto thank you for confidence. I look forward to coming to see you all there. Lets get some styro aircrete homes up over their.

[@MrARMRM]

@@AbundanceBuild sounds like a great opportunity to get things moving

[@kerrydalgleish]

What is your mix ratio, foam to cement for this application?

[@AbundanceBuild]

We are filming an ecourse to provide our perfected recipe and improved building method coming soon! Subscribe to be notified!

[@clydecox2108]

I love it. Thinking about building our forever home as soon we will become empty nesters.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Awesome! We are hosting our first workshop July 25-28th, would love to meet you there!

[@clydecox2108]

That would be to cool for school. Although impossible at this time as we’re looking at about a 5 to 6 year plan. Don’t count me out though…

[@ElectricPoliville]

The radius should start at eye level of tallest person using it.

[@AbundanceBuild]

You can do that for sure! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@jacklabloom635]

That is an awesome way to build. Great videos.

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thank you! Subscribe for new bigger builds coming soon!

[@unguidedone]

that is an amazing concept but i would do it a little differently. instead of using wood framing i would use 1/4 inch square steel tube that is painted and oxy welded to make the trusses. i would then in the walls have steel mesh panels to reinforce the concrete and mix in fiberglass fibers and not use aircrete. aircrete is great for insulation but compared to conventional concrete it does not have the durability i would want. I would still look into what are the properties of wood in concrete and how it could be effected by caustic nature of concrete. but that is the beauty of building, my requirements are different from your requirements so as long as it meets your needs everyone is happy. good job on the shed it looks great ;)

[@AbundanceBuild]

Great ideas! Yes for this shed prototype we were looking at how to maximize cost savings. Our next iterations coming soon will be a bit different - subscribe to be notified!

[@camdoinstuff]

Hey Stephen, I have been following your videos for a while. I experimented with aircrete a couple years ago and found the limitations frustrating. The foam and water hardness and everything having to be just right and waterproof forms moved me away from the material. Do you have a video going over your mix design for styroaircrete as far as water cement ratios and how much foam and styrofoam you use per batch? Thanks for all the great info!

[@AbundanceBuild]

Hey Cam! We actually came to the same conclusion about aircrete. We know have a mix with no foam generator required! We are filming and e-course and planning workshops to teach our perfected recipe we are calling Abundacrete! Subscribe to be notified!

[@AbundanceBuild]

Workshop July 25 - 28th!

[@brothernorb8586]

I love the tubafore thickness

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thanks? Haha! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@brothernorb8586]

@@AbundanceBuild I watched cause I liked the aesthetics, I'm glad you're working on improvements(that's always good). I'll watch some more and consider. Does it"feel"like concrete over your head? Would an earth quake dislodge it? Idk how heavy that section is

[@AbundanceBuild]

@@brothernorb8586 Thanks for watching! It feels like a stucco finished ceiling, very comfortable because of the insulation. Cement buildings with rounded shapes perform very well in earthquakes!

[@edition-deluxe]

I wonder if this shape is tornado resistant, like domed structures?

[@AbundanceBuild]

It would offer improved resitance but not the ultimate shape. We are working on that now actually!

[@42lookc]

NOPE!

[@jimpowell9205]

When you did the stuccoing, why didn’t you use thinset over the fiberglass? Much easier AND it added additional strength……

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thanks for the tip! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@djleigh4868]

Question how do you get this type of construction past a building inspector...?

[@AbundanceBuild]

There are no building codes in this county.

[@BigFarm_ah365]

Anchor it to the ground and obey all setback regulations. It's essentially a hollow rock, what are they supposed to inspect, make sure the paint is installed right side up?

[@AbundanceBuild]

@@BigFarm_ah365 Hahaha well said!

[@bsod5608]

Impressed by the roof! Looks like it was a metal roof

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thanks! Just used foam trim to make that effect!

[@urbanfalk4398]

Concrete in contact with wood usually makes the wood rot quite fast, especially when poorly vented. did you do anything to prevent this ? like laquer the frame or paint it with anything before you poored the concrete ? That aside i really liked this construction ,

[@AbundanceBuild]

Yes the wood is coated in a previous video in the series!

[@oldporkchops]

Thanks for sharing your build. What is the fire rating on styro aircrete?

[@AbundanceBuild]

We don't have official ICC testing yet but here is our fire testing video: kzbin.info/aero/PLhZQhMQAfmtiC2uVezl3rVhEDxQn8b12X

[@oldporkchops]

@@AbundanceBuild Thanks for sharing. All I can say is wow. I visited the Aercon Autoclaved Aerated Concrete factory in Haines City, FL and had an extensive conversation with the sales manager, but am leaning more towards Omniblock now. How did you convince your local building inspector that styro aircrete meets or exceeds the insulation and strength requirements?

[@AbundanceBuild]

@@oldporkchops The county in Alabama where I build had no building codes!

[@oldporkchops]

@@AbundanceBuild We need more counties like this. Thanks for sharing.

[@Finding_Arcadia]

Man I'm so excited about this! I'm wanting to build a tiny house on wheels, and am unwilling to do it with lumber due to... Well a few things, skill and costs the primary concerns. But this seems relatively intuitive, low cost, and eco-friendly and super light weight, think you said roughly 8-10 lbs per cubic foot, right? The greatest barrier seems to be the actual production of the Styroair-crete itself, but even that seems to be well documented enough to be easily figured out. I wonder how well this would do in a hurricane or earthquake (driving a tiny home down the interstate can sometimes emulate those conditions), but can't exactly figure out a way to test it in those theoretical conditions. And if there are ways to increase the insulating properties, I know Aircrete generally has an R-value of 6 or so, so 3-4 inches would be enough for a small home, but with your experience it seems that Styroair-crete might have a lower r-value, is that accurate? I know you mentioned in another video about a gentleman from Guatemala coming by to learn, has there been any updates from him? Can't wait to see more people use Styroair-crete! Hope it takes off in the eco-friendly fields!

[@AbundanceBuild]

Thank you! We are so excited too - lots of big updates to share soon! So in your case I would be looking to make the mold aerodynamic like an airsteam. I believe if you do that, it should hold up well - but never been tested. There is a company called Hot Wire Foam Factory that makes super strong waterproof coatings that would be good for your project! Good luck! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@Finding_Arcadia]

@@AbundanceBuild I was actually already planning that in regards to the shape, and its super gratifying to see that you'd suggest the same! I'll definitely check hot wire foam factory out too, thank you!

[@AbundanceBuild]

You're welcome!

[@Finding_Arcadia]

@@AbundanceBuild Coming back to ask you another question, you're really the only expert I've found on this lol, hope you don't mind! But after a bit more armchair researching, I found that while Aircrete has great vertical strength but apparently doesn't have great horizontal strength, which I'm guessing is why so many Aircrete buildings are made arched or domed. Do you think adding the styrofoam, fiberglass mesh and trusses is enough that a tiny house on wheels would be safe against horizontal forces? I'm thinking about making a cage of steel as the trusses so it's super strong (and heavy 😭) and essentially getting Styroair-crete panels poured in place, with either rebar or chicken wire support. But wondering if I need to treat the Styroair-crete as cob and add more fiber or similar. My biggest concern is it'd be far too heavy and might crack in highway conditions. Obviously you can't have all the answers, just curious if you have any insight on the hyper specific question lol.

[@troywhite6039]

Steel cage is a good idea for strength. Should coat the steel with a layer or two to prevent corrosion before adding acidics like crete and stucco so the cage doesn't rust away within.

[@paulmarion7578]

I live in Maine we’re the ground freezes and thaws out . Would that work here ? Or would it crack ?

[@AbundanceBuild]

You can make it work there! Just need to pour your slab thicker and increase wall thickness if you want more insulation. Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

[@gg-gn3re]

you are the ground freezes?

[@jasonsharpbucks]

​@@gg-gn3re and thaws out