How to Take Care of Rammed Earth Structures - Aussie Built Rammed Earth Maintenance Guide

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@unarealtaragionevole 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have been falling in love with rammed earth and wanting to build with it here in the USA. While there are a lot of "how to build videos," there are not many "how to care and maintain" videos. This was wonderful. Thank you from the USA!

@evaulrikajansson62 9 ай бұрын

Very god man , a lot of people would not know that.

@benjaminlambert8944 Жыл бұрын

Just built our walls over the last 3 months. I’m located in New Hampshire USA. Now it’s time to clean and seal. This video was very helpful. Thanks!

@unarealtaragionevole 2 жыл бұрын

@B30pt87 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks! This is the sort of info I was looking for. Subscribed.

@Trevor_bow 8 ай бұрын

Water effectively neutralizes muriatic acid used in cleaning large brick buildings, making extensive rinsing a key step and eliminating the need for separate neutralizers. It’s essential to pre-wet the building thoroughly, ensuring water is absorbed first, to prevent the acid from penetrating deeply into the material. This approach prevents the acid from becoming trapped within the structure, a scenario that could lead to leaching issues over time. Additionally, be mindful of muriatic acid's potential to stain concrete surfaces. Saturate these areas with water for about 10 minutes before applying the acid, especially if working with a structure from scratch and planning to add concrete around the building. Conducting the acid wash before setting concrete on the ground streamlines the process and minimizes stress. While I haven't specifically applied these methods to 'dirt block' cleaning, the principles should be closely related.

@115northcanton3 2 жыл бұрын

Mick, thanks for posting it. Very helpful, one thing to read another is to see.

@iamfound74 2 жыл бұрын

Are the rammed earth wall still able to breath after you seal them and add the Earth Binder and Water Repellent?

@aussiebuiltsupply 2 жыл бұрын

Tech Dry sealers and binders, formulated specifically for Earth walls, are breathable if applied at the recommended dosage. A Rammed Earth wall should always breathe.

@iamfound74 2 жыл бұрын

@@aussiebuiltsupply Awesome thank you, glad to know this.

@dr.chandrakantchaudhari8978 2 жыл бұрын

Great effort

@cgoat7796 2 жыл бұрын

I have limestone in the area large amounts. Can I use this to make a ram earth

@aussiebuiltsupply 2 жыл бұрын

A typical stabilized rammed earth mix is ideally comprised of a gradient mix...3/4 to 1/2" rock, coarse sand, fine sand, clay, silt, and portland cement. Limestone could be used, as long as you have a mixture of all gradients. Your mixture can vary depending on your desired esthetics and strength needed.

@peterbeyer5755 2 жыл бұрын

Make a sample block and get it tested in a lab.

@harkaranbhullar3863 Жыл бұрын

@@frankblackcrow8772lime is great product I believe.. we use to have some castles and fort made out of lime stones and lime as binding agent in Panjab..both eastern and western panjab..they stand still

@savvase.9809 2 ай бұрын

What is the base made of? Is sit on a concrete?

@Art20.30 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea 👍👍👍

@jeffreyboakye-ansah6164 10 ай бұрын

How long should it take after building your rammed earth wall can you clean it

@aussiebuiltsupply 9 ай бұрын

Generally rule is 48 to 72 hours to allow any moisture to leave the walls. It is important to use a breathable sealer so as not to trap any moisture in the wall. All our sealers are breathable if diluted per our formulas.

@MattCarter-nt3ye Жыл бұрын

I'm in Sydney, who can I talk to about cleaning and repairing my rammed earth walls?

@aussiebuiltsupply Жыл бұрын

G'day Matt. We recommend reaching out to techdry.com.au for support. They sell the sealers mentioned here and may have references to people in your area who can clean and seal your walls. Any qualified painter may also be willing to do the job.

@michael.S8041 2 жыл бұрын

How often should one be cleaning such walls

@aussiebuiltsupply 2 жыл бұрын

We recommend you conduct the muriatic acid and ammonia cleaning process after the construction of the wall to clean the RE Walls from efflorescence (leaching of salts), concrete, water, or other construction stains and streaks. Following the cleaning process, you can apply the TechDry Earth Binder and Stabilised Earth Water Repellent. It should also be completed prior to any maintenance application of Earth Binder or Stabilised Earth Water Repellent.

@hangarbolorchimeg2723 Жыл бұрын

how long it can protect wall from rain?

@aussiebuiltsupply Жыл бұрын

It depends on exposure in your area. We recommend reapplication every 3 -5 years depending on the rate of exposure to rain and weathering.

@seckinmenemenli408 5 ай бұрын

Doesn't it reduce the air permeability of the wall?

@aussiebuiltsupply 4 ай бұрын

All of our products were created specifically for rammed earth structures. With the proper dilution, our products won’t affect the breathability of the wall.

@Abe_Ammiel 3 ай бұрын

hi see a future in this, thanks

@RedandAprilOff-Grid 2 жыл бұрын

😎👍

@TemplarX2 2 жыл бұрын

You know of any good book on the subject you can recommend? You should put some good books in your video and you can get revenue from people clicking the link. And, mate, we are in Australia. We don't use ounces here.

@aussiebuiltsupply 2 жыл бұрын

David Easton’s "Rammed Earth House" is a good starter book. Also, "Modern Earth Buildings" by Hall, Linsay, and Krayenhoff recommended for more comprehensive and technical information.

@TemplarX2 2 жыл бұрын

@@aussiebuiltsupply Good recommendation. David Easton has a good reputation. Thank you.

@gideonpeprah Ай бұрын

Gernot Minke Building with earth

@canardbonbon 9 ай бұрын

Isn't the advantage of earth wall to breathe ? Why would you seal it ?

@aussiebuiltsupply 9 ай бұрын

Yes, it is critical that you allow rammed earth walls to breathe. All our sealers and products are water-based, non-toxic, and allow a wall to breathe.