How We Built Rammed Earth Walls Pt1 | Geothermal Greenhouse Build (Ep25)

Join us on a captivating journey as we bring nature and architecture together in our two part series.
Discover the mesmerizing process of constructing our rammed earth walls from start to finish.
From the raw materials to the final masterpiece, witness the sustainable beauty unfold before your eyes.
Get ready to be inspired and learn the secrets behind this eco-friendly construction method. Don't miss out - don't forget to subscribe and embark on this incredible building adventure with us!
xo James & Michelle
We are extremely excited to announce we are hosting a Rammed Earth Building Workshop - right here at The Tie Life! We have also been busy preparing to complete our Rammed Earth Geothermal Greenhouse, and have some exciting updates for you.
Come meet us, and help us begin our next Rammed Earth Project in August 2024.
Website with course details:
thewarriorrising.com/
Info:
EMAIL either Max or Clifton
MAX STADNYK: [e-mail]
CLIFTON SCHOOLEY: [e-mail]
Course Dates:
August 5th to August 9th
August 12th to August 16th
August 19th to August 23th
Potential Additional Dates
Location:
East Kootenays of British Columbia, CANADA
Instructor KZbin Channel:
/ @veritynatural
@VerityNatural
All videos related to our build can be found here:
• Rammed Earth Geotherma...
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[e-mail]
We can get you pointed in the right direction for design and consultation.
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/ @veritynatural
&
www.rammedearth.info/cliftons...
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INTRO: 00:00 - 03:25
DESIGN: 03:25 - 03:36
EXCAVATION: 03:36 - 05:00
FOOTINGS: 05:00 - 08:50
SOURCE MATERIALS: 08:50 - 09:19
MIX RATIOS/SAMPLE BLOCKS: 09:19 - 11:25
SAMPLE REVEAL: 11:25 - 12:39
TEST WALL: 12:39 - 14:26

[@thetielife]

Join us here on our property for a How to Build Rammed Earth Workshop. Dates still available for August 2024. Links and details in the video description.

[@paulbaker3144]

Ive even studying and dabbling in natural building for 35 years and rammed earth is currently at the top of the list for a major nice addition. I love that when the forms are removed it’s done. No wrap, sheathing, insulating, screws, nails, painting, siding. So many steps can be skipped.

[@paulbaker3144]

I’m hoping the soil here is adequate for rammed earth. There’s two levels of soil. A high clay bottomland soil with very fine silty structure and a upper bench of soil that has more rocks and sand and little clay. I’m guessing the upper soil will work best or a mixture of the two.

[@thetielife]

Rammed Earth is amazing. We originally fell in love with the aesthetic of it. It’s fire resistant, insect and mold resistant and yes it eliminates multiple scopes of work in comparison to traditional wood framed construction. Hope to see more of this method being used in the future.

[@thetielife]

Best thing to do is make test samples from your material in small forms. Play with your mixture until you get the consistency and strength. It takes time but once you have it you’ll be off to the races!

[@paulbaker3144]

Yes, I forgot to add trim to list of materials and labor that can be eliminated or largely eliminated.

[@ajbjones1]

I’m so glad I heard about you guys from Janine. You produce very entertaining videos. I’m very impressed with your hard work and great narration - quite educational 😊 and I like your choice of music as well so keep on keeping on 👍👌😬

[@ThisOffGridLife]

Great video idea! we are considering doing a guest house this year using all natural building techniques. this video series is going to help a ton of people!

[@hayrettinozcan3424]

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[@adam-xm7qe]

Very much looking forward to it, great job

[@thetielife]

Many thanks!

[@mary-anntranquilsoul]

What an absolutely amazing and awesome achievement!!! This is so inspiring 💫 Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience 🙏 Hoping JoJo’s ear is healing well 💜

[@elsiemorris567]

You two make a great team. ❤❤

[@charleswakelin7074]

More great content !!

[@mtuaimau7135]

You're both awesome ❤

[@RammedEarthInfomati]

Hi James, great work, I like your color choices and sill detail! Nice to see your greenhouse manifest

[@thetielife]

Thank you! Can’t wait to get growing in it!

[@charleswakelin7074]

Now that's an intro! looks incredible !

[@thetielife]

Glad you like it!

[@aliye.0346]

Muhteşemsiniz gençler.

[@doubleedgedsword6956]

Such a beautiful finish and process.! Very nice job and thank you for the step by step.! 💜🙏🏻💪🏻

[@thetielife]

You are so welcome!

[@RastafariNation]

Just subscribed im excited to watch all of your videos ❤

[@thetielife]

Yay! Thank you!

[@MustafaYilmaz-gw8pz]

Good job.

[@thetielife]

Thanks!

[@harryeldinosaurio]

Amazing video and fantastic project! Love from Perú

[@thetielife]

Thank you so much !

[@LostInFunk]

Another great video. Your can-do attitude inspires me and gives me the confidence while planning my own project that I can do it. I'm working my way through the book you recommended, it's a great resource. With your next project, will you be laying a concrete slab or just sticking with footings? If a slab, could you discuss the logistal problems that need to be overcome, if any, when doing it as a self-builder? Also I'm interested in roofing options. You are building a structure designed to last, so how do you match that with a roof of a similar lengevity? Or is it not an issue and you just accept that at some point you will have to replace the roof?

[@thetielife]

Hello again! Thanks for the compliments! The next project will most likely have rammed earth above grade only. It may be a combination of foundation/piles as well as a slab. Engineering will dictate the end design. If slab is in place I don’t see any issues as long as it is fully cured a skid steer can drive on it. Not having to work around an open excavation would be safer and more efficient for rammed earth install. The roof will be wood with overhangs to protect the rammed earth. Metal roofing will be used for longevity and fire rating properties. You could look into aircrete. I’ve heard about it but have not pursued learning more on the method. Have a great day!

[@LostInFunk]

@@thetielife How about a tiled picthed roof? Good for insulation in Summer and Winter. Or is that a pain to put on compared to wood and metal?

[@thetielife]

That would work if you have the know how. It’s out of my domain!

[@thehazelnutspread]

What part of Canada are you in? I'm wondering if we're located close as I'll be doing rammed earth in BC. I like your walls as they don't have those holes that I always see in other walls.

[@thetielife]

We are located in the East Kootenays of BC. Thanks for watching!!

[@carsonc4134]

Recommended thickness for walls? Best chemical free non toxic insulation?

[@thetielife]

Coming up in part 2 of this build video.

[@carsonc4134]

@@thetielife can you just answer my question?