Where We Bought our Earthbags (Continuous Sandbags or Earth Bags :) | Weekly Peek Ep48

[@paxwallacejazz]

I have been searching KZbin for cheap alternative shelter construction techniques so far you guys are the grand prize winners plus your family is inspiring thanks for sharing your experiences . You guys are creating the solutions that might really make a difference.

[@jesuschristislordoflordsan427]

whats wrong with regular trash bags?

[@Mitchell1388]

@@jesuschristislordoflordsan427 Trash bags will are not woven like sandbags and will rip and tear that much easier. They are not structurally stable like the sandbags.

[@Mitchell1388]

there is another version I have seen more recently called rammed earth however the problem with this is you have to create a structure if you wish to mold it in certain ways. There is another I have seen called earth ship homes that uses tires and mounds of earth almost as if you are digging into the earth or digging into the side of a giant mound. The earth ship homes I have seen are here on youtube as well.

[@amberaspinall2077]

My family is delighted with what you're doing. You are such smart people and such an amazing family! Thanks for all the info. We've went back and watched the older videos and it's been a pleasure to watch your children grow along with your homestead. Blessings and peace to you and yours all your days.

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Amber Aspinall Thanks Amber...

[@MrJamesPottorff]

Now that you have learned what it takes to get them here, I would start a US based business, import and then resell the bags! Like you said, no one else is doing it!

[@TommyboyGTP]

Make them yourself? Did you not see the pictures of those huge machines in that facility that makes those bags? That would cost millions to get that set up. Better off becoming an importer and selling them.

[@newsviewstoday5689]

CAL Earth who teaches it is...

[@newsviewstoday5689]

Dude you can't, you need extruders & weaving machines I've been to the factory its an expensive operation to set up, lol.

[@RealLuckless]

What exactly stops you from building a weaving machine? Find access to a shop, tinker around, and come up with a device that will get the job done. "I don't have millions of dollars to build this!" is a great attitude if you don't want to create something. You don't need a massively high speed setup that can do millions of km of the stuff a month if you're making bags for yourself and to sell a handful to neighbours. Build something that can weave a few meters a minute off bulk spools, and don't bother including features like auto-spool take up or replacement. Remember, the technology to build those bags really isn't any different from the machines used to knit early socks. Are you saying that this day and age you can't build a machine to achieve something that was done back when a steam engine was a newfangled idea?

[@arnoldromppai5395]

first off I know first hand what it is like, everyone requests that, so I bring stuff in, I pay for the products, I pay the shipping by boat, I pay the shipping by land, I pay the clearances fees and duties, I pay labor to handle it into storage, I store it, and I put the word out there on my website, I call or mail everyone that wanted the stuff, 6 months later I am still sitting on my funds, a year later I sold maybe 10% sitting on the rest, I have stuff I been sitting on for 10 years, even after doing market testing, taking pre-orders, I end up keeping there deposits but they back our, and loss there small deposits, its not worth doing a lot of cald ordering as people say they want, but wants don't clear the warehousing for years

[@josephlee4337]

I think I am a KZbin junket, but I have never been hooked by any shows or videos until I come across you guys. It's such great joy to see an entire family working on a project together with so much sharing and laughters. I know lots hard work goes into building an Earthbag house, but the result and the rare opportunity working together as a family is the most precious moments in life. I won't exchange it for anything. Guys, thank you for sharing love and joy with us. Good luck and smooth sailing to all your projects.

[@Cricket-el5ls]

I appreciate U sharing the steps of your projects with us! ! There R alot of us that R searching 4 the afforordable way 2 do all these projects as U have already jumped these hurddles, we get 2 move faster riding on the hem of your coat ! ! Thank U as always take care & looking 4ward 2 next friday ! ! !

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Cricket 2691 Thanks Cricket.

[@thorson7842]

what a awesome bunch of videos your family has put together! thank you all for sharing. may the great creator bless you and yours!

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Harvey Thorson Thank you...

[@TheMusachioedBrony]

Normally to protect yourself most importers operate on a letter of credit, which goes through the banks. However, if the final cost was $4400, that would be too small of an order-the bank fees could easily add another 30-40% on top of that. I am just glad it all worked out for you.

[@mylittlehomestead]

So interesting. Thanks for the info :)

[@TheMusachioedBrony]

+mylittlehomestead No problem. Twenty years working in international business as an international business consultant I guess does mean something! You were lucky this time, but things could have gone very, very wrong for you. If ever you do put another order in, may I make a suggestion? I know you trust this company you have imported from in the past, but I have seen many situations where companies first start with letters of credit, then telegraphic transfer, like you did. Things are going just peachy until bam! They get ripped off on a big order. It happens every day of the week. I'm glad you weren't. But safest bet is an irrevocable, confirmed letter of credit.

[@indigodragon7129]

Interesting idea would be to buy bamboo fabric. Get a company to sew the fabric into a tube. While setting your bamboo fabric earth bags use a water activated ceramic and swipe them all down. The bamboo fabric will then cure rock solid. 😊

[@autumngrace3135]

We need to step away from china.

[@garethbaus5471]

Unless the bags are already being mass produced that is going to be prohibitively expensive.

[@richardmccann4815]

And where do you get a water activated ceramic? And how will that keep the bamboo from rotting? Sounds like a bad idea!

[@ejedwards-el6172]

Thank you so much for this information; your home projects are so edifying; your family appears to be so much fun!

[@lk4429]

I am so enchanted by the parental love. Why oh why doesn't everybody have someone like you for parents The love you have for your children is beyond measure. I overlook that you make money off of this channel because your love outweighs any of that. Your children are so blessed, you must have the best weekends or barbecue gatherings, or if vegan the best salads, everything tastes so much better when you share with family. I never encountered a stronger bond that what I see with you all, gosh, you are not worthy of an oscar, Amy or whatever, I give you a Nobel prize for the tremendous love you exude. Don't lose sight that many of us less fortunate than you can not even be jealous, you fill my heart with an aroma of happiness. May God continue to bless you beyond what you can handle in a good way. You inspire many. You make me a better person inside. Love you all.💘💘💘💘

[@coreyharn]

if your looking for money making ideas, start a homesteading suplies store and sell these bags and other systems and kits online.

[@mylittlehomestead]

+coreyharn Will keep it in mind. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@fatuglygamer1465]

Awesome! Now I know where to buy the bags! Thank you soo much! I am moving to Arizona and looking into some land there and for sure gonna build and live in an earth bag home. You guys are too cool for making these vids! You all have taught me soo much and I can't thank you enough!

[@LindsayMeadDailyVlog]

Oh crap. I did not anticipate the bags being difficult to get. Thanks for putting this out there!

[@cam_DA_Hawkdriver]

Sounds like you got a Master's degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management through this process. Interesting stuff. I am almost finished with my Master's degree (in the above) and have been following your videos for a while. Very creative and family-centric. Keep up the great videos.

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Chris McDavid You guessed it. MA all they way. Thanks for the comment

[@t9358]

Buy a singer heavy duty sewing machine (approx $200) use the strongest thread you can find Buy a roll of house wrap that repels water in but let vapor out Cut house wrap roll to what ever size you want your final tube then unroll house wrap place 2 pieces together and sew up the 2 sides , invert tube and your done.

[@RubenFletcher]

And if you all find a new supplier of this wonderful stuff please let us know. I'm researching geodesic domes, chicken wire and cement impregnated burlap. Then spraying foam bb softcrete on in a three to four inch layer for my of grid home. And then, of course, covering it all up with three to six feet of earth. Stay tuned. Love your videos and ideas. Even more so that the kids are involved just as much too.

[@dannyfletcher6912]

If you want to build like that just pour cement base set a metal geodesic frame on it and wrap with land carpet you put around flowers then spray on the inside with shot creet like you want after inside hardens then spray outside heavy then build like you want but still i would make sure about permits and laws to make sure they dont make you take down.

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Ruben Fletcher You too. Your project sounds fun...

[@AnjaliCazalet]

+Danny Fletcher there is a company in Italy Texas, monolithic domes that has been around for a couple decades. problem with the dome is that you get no cell or Wi-Fi signals inside. friends lived in one and hated it. plus cement isn't healthy for you and is a big eco load.

[@kat369-mine]

I like the whole bag idea. Contained, keeps things together. But did you ever consideration the old traditional adobe brick idea? As it's been done in the Southwest for a millennia. I had a neighbor build a extra room onto his house, by making his own red bricks. This was in the 70's. He build his own little box frames, mixed concrete and something else that gave it a three color effect, and set them to dry in his driveway. Had the neighborhood kids fascinated.

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Kathryn Blodgett You bet. We see that around our region also. Lots of hot sun to bake those bricks.

[@tammyeasley2032]

concrete cannot breathe and will become damp, thats why basements are damp, earthen homes will never do that because they breathe

[@rickreed1762]

I too have struggled finding the continuous bags sold anywhere in the U.S. I opted for the as you put it, "labor intensive" 18x30 bags. 3000 total needed for our build, my shoulders and arms are still sore! Love your page and love your informative videos, I'll keep checking back to see if you have found anything for when I start my workshop. Keep up the amazing work you're doing!

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Rick Reed Let us know how your projects are going.

[@rickreed1762]

+mylittlehomestead will do! We are on Facebook at project mandarin and on Instagram @projectmandarin

[@Ali-nt2lj]

www.calearth.org/shop/

[@alonanolten]

We've been learning with CalEarth in Hesperia CA. Perhaps you can peep their format and make it yours in your area. This is where we buy bags too. They offer on site classes but due to covid they moved online, reserved and limited tours... etc. Ya'll are awesome!

[@laurenhibbitts952]

What were the green bricks you were talking about ? Btw I love the way you guys look at each other when you talk it really shows the connection you have ❤

[@ztrek2000]

I'm not sure what they're called but they're stackable like legos and they're made of a stryofoam like material

[@AnjaliCazalet]

I love your episodes. I purchased my Raschel tubing from a place in south Texas. 32k linear feet for about $700. 30% clay to 70% sand, straw, grass, reed or other seedless fibre and water. no barbed wire. same basic principles.

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Anjali Cazalet Cool. Thanks...

[@AnjaliCazalet]

+mylittlehomestead my pleasure. have studied hyper Adobe, cob et al for about 12 years. building plans here in tx. keep up the good work.

[@kcjazz62]

I would be interested to contact that south Texas company that sells these rolls! ;-)

[@AnjaliCazalet]

+Sir Jazz nnzusa is the company and my contact was Tom. I bought 6 rolls, shipping was $130 residential, but the rolls are about 5,908 feet each. 15 inch wide stretched.

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Anjali Cazalet Say if you have a resource in TX, call it out. It could be helpful to many folks.

[@waitingformyclone119]

I have also seen the hyperadobe videos on KZbin. I think they are the way to go. Cutting out the awkward handling of the barbed wire definitely seems worth it. Also, "stucco-ing" will get easier because it will adhere a lot easier on the Adobe than on the poly bags. You will need to cover your work during the build though, I don't think a fresh hyperadobe wall will take kindly to a proper rain shower...

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Luc Thoelen Yup. One unprotected rain storm and the building becomes very organic looking.

[@Chimonger1]

IDK if I would trust even hyper-adobe to glue rows together....Shake-table tests of various adobe wall systems [back in the early 1990's, in Berkeley, CA...I think was when], proved that reinforcing adobe walls as simply as wrapping the basic earthen wall structure with chicken wire before plastering, held walls together even in severe earthquakes. That extrapolates to using barbed wire between rows of earthbags...which is why to keep using barb wire, not trusting a mortar to do it Same reason all those who get old brick bldgs to remodel, then remove the old cracked facing stucco or coatings, risk losing that building in an earthquake..the old bricks are already aging and have crumble-tendency...with no covering to protect them and hold them more stable, those walls are compromised..especially in freeze-thaw climates that cause spalling in all brick or concrete structures.

[@ram1brn]

Ebay purchases have to pass customs . Im a Ebay seller so I know that they do. and for domestic you should have found a maker of feed sacks its the same material

[@NickFarrow]

Any update for buying Continuous Sandbags in 2019?

[@constablebentonfraser5014]

Nope.

[@michaelotto9886]

@@jacquelinepalacios2218 articulo.mercadolibre.com.mx/MLM-769532777-rollo-de-tela-polipropileno-sms-33-gramos-_JM#position=42&type=item&tracking_id=e02e28dc-13e8-408d-891d-845d419007d6 Not sure. But think that this is a Mexican product that is the same.Mercadolibre is name of website. Rollo De Tela Polipropileno is poliproplyene roll.

[@williamwurthmann1573]

Getting close to my completion of a 21' 10' deep round hole, yet no bags in sight.

[@oilspeculatorhater]

This is great to know, thank you for making this video!

[@madebysteve1738]

I see a business opportunity!!!

[@mylittlehomestead]

+made by steve You never know...

[@andrewakrause]

You're getting these around $0.21/yrd. The cheapest domestic source I've found is $0.88/yd. Do I need to remind you of the Ferengi's 9th Rule of Acquisition?

[@newsviewstoday5689]

If you order from Mexico its 8 cents/yd.

[@AnnetteTaylorful]

What place in Mexico do you order from?

[@ritabarker127]

you should post the details of the mexican source of endless earth bags

[@humility-righteous-giving]

i love this channel and its feels so real pure and optimal way of living! you came across earthship and earthbags and you did it! really awsome!! watching your channel brings me the feeling of a kid in the sandbox times 10!! at the beginning of this vid you mentioned different types of buildings you looked into before getting to this one my question is what are your thoughts using adobe compressed earth blocks CEB ? with you family techno sevey homebuilding it sound like you can easily make your own hand CEB press, it sounds like you get higher compression, less labor intensive built, more thermal mass, and also cheaper cause you dont need the earth bags,you have the option of the nice traditional block look, and with your family's artistic talents you can make multiple forms for the press with designs and stuff and make walkways add new structures, build walls pens,all with homemade blocks!!

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Coocoo Recoo Love this idea. It has been on the radar. Maybe sometime in the future. Great suggestion!!!

[@PeterWest70]

How long can the laid bags be exposed to sunlight before damages occur?

[@paxwallacejazz]

Yeah as far as I can tell the bag is an essential part of the structural integrity even after the earth is set and the bags are covered.

[@thetruthnevertold]

wow thats way cheaper then calearth bags. at 1000 per roll 1000 yard roll. and now i see that does not go far. its broker time. lol since i am in san diego. lov the vids passing them on to family

[@marywest2896]

I am waiting, waiting, waiting, for the next video of the underground studio, hopefully soon?????

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Mary West Us too Mary.... Yahooo

[@dr.mikeybee]

I wonder if tubes are the right shape. Would a rectangular bag work better? I wonder if one could sew one's own?

[@AnjaliCazalet]

Oh, there are a few resources for the poly bags here and Canada.

[@MahaLaha27]

Are they continious? Where can you get them from?

[@AnjaliCazalet]

+Maha Laha (MahaLaha27) yes. when I get back to my computer (on phone now) will get the links.

[@CasePhoto]

So... what are sources for these bags in Canada: ?

[@brendahodgins]

Any company that makes the bags ought to be able to accept a special order. Perhaps coaxed by pleading to purchased local at a comparable price. I know, I know, in a perfect world... perhaps you could forward your findings to a box store chain? Or offer to supply to box store??? Be fun to see what your family would do with way to much money! Best of luck to you, I'm sure you will get er figured.

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Brenda Hodgins I need to be a better negotiator

[@em20245]

Where and how are the utilities installed? How is the roof secured?

[@netzerite]

Perhaps if you were to ask how many of your viewers would be interested in buying a roll you might be able to get a good feel for how much it would cost to do a large shipment and possibly have them pay you up front with a possible profit involved. That might make it even easier for Dad to stay home. Seriously this is America after all! Keep up inspirational work.

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Thomas Joseph Breslin Love the encouragement. Thanks

[@iahelcathartesaura3887]

So much easier than individual bags, omg. Thanks!

[@richardmccann4815]

Did you add portland cement to the soil mix? That really solidified well!

[@puertooffroad8594]

just binge watched your video on the mus art studio... how would this building technique work in an area with seismic activity? We are working on plans to build a small village in southern Mexico for 15 to 20 families.

[@mylittlehomestead]

Not sure about seismic specs. I well imagine it would hold up better than a stick built home.

[@communistk9888]

why not just use those 3 foot bags you see in the back of pickup trucks during the winter I am thinking of doing that for my commune when I get the land for it

[@loopymind]

to fill those bags, I'd try to construct some sort of machine that uses an auger in a pipe that fills from above with earth/dirt to fill them. you would slide a section of earth-bag over it, close the end and just have the auger contraption fill it and when it's all full, you'd just tie off the other end... does that make any sense to you? (something like at progressiveinnovations-dot-com/earth-home-builder/ ..but without the bobcat)

[@Marsha-yl8wl]

I had to by 500 bags from sandbaggy for 240. I live on 1,000 a month. Its what i can afford. My house im living in is collapsing. This ended up being my only option. So i appreciate saying the price. I know i should just continue with theindividual bags and not continue looking. Thank you.

[@regularsnail6334]

Hi can you tell me the best website to buy those continuous sandbags from

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

regular snail633 Victoria's Secret.

[@angelaoconner1927]

What size thickness is the bags you use ... or does the density of the bag matter much since it’s going to be cured and covered thank you so much with the knowledge you share with us

[@Godfather061]

you could try compressed earth blocks the machines are not that expensive to buy around $4000 for an a powered one or much less for a hand operated one. I am lazy so I would buy the automatic one myself mainly because I can hardly walk any more.

[@Godfather061]

The formula for impressed earth blocks is very similar to what you mix for your earth bag instruction. As suggested that you get a cement mixer and the sand, clay, cement, and 8 to 10% water. Just enough water so that when you squeeze the mixture stays together but is still a dirt consistency. Not a mud shovel that into a hopper, hopper fills the die and then pneumatically presses out a couple of bricks i.e. blocks whatever size and shape that you determined you want for your home. Another way of constructing with earth is to build a frame in whatever shape watcher wall. Actually you need to frames and inside one and an outside approximately 2 feet across and then using that temper either the hand one or a pneumatic one or 10 (use as many tempers as you feel necessary usually about two or three. Any more than that people will get in each other’s way. This technique changes the sand, clay, cement mixture into sandstone and you have to make sure the roof overhangs walls to protect them from rain. This construction method is been known throughout the world for thousands of years in houses built this way have lasted at least a thousand years provided the roof is kept up to keep the rain off the walls.

[@Doctoranthetardis]

Uline sells rolls of I think 3mm plastic tubing bags

[@kristenirwin2933]

Hi! I live in rural Indiana. We have a grain elevator in our tiny town and nothing else. They get continuous bags. I spoke with them and they just let me add what I needed to their order. I just paid for my part. Plus they buy in super bulk and in turn I got a awesome deal. We have a ton of clay here so I am not to worried about cob. But what on earth should I use on the outside? It gets 20 below here. Anyway you can help a comic-con mom of three girls? Our oldest doesn't want to move out but does want her own place.

[@t9358]

Air Crete spray

[@eddiewilder5727]

i need some of these if you ever get more please let me know

[@brianski007]

Its been a year since anyone posted. Anyone find a place to get these bags?? I'd like to buy some.

[@fallingleaves6951]

Did you see the comment above posted by Villa Elissa? It says - and I quote: " Hi this is Steve from Superior Sandbag Systems. We are still around and still sell rolls of 14" & 18" UVI stabilized woven PP tube for the past 20 years. Best pricing. Give me a call. 949-338-5978"

[@calebneyland3595]

What is your mix? For inside the bags

[@centerline2237]

I would like to get the earth bags here in Israel, How would you describe the bags? their weave? their thickness? are they sun burn proof? how wide is the bag? TIA YYK You guys are a great family!!

[@foozballdiva]

They are woven polypropylene. Often feed for animals come in those type of bags.

[@AnjaliCazalet]

typically UV up to 2000 hours. this isn't a problem as you cover it in plaster.

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Nettie Jacobs Yes it does...

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Center Line The strands of poly weave are about 3/16 the of an inch and are tightly woven together. I not sure about the strand thickness. They must not spend too much time in the sun or they fall apart. They are fine in the shade under cover. We use the 14 inch wide that when filled become about 12 inches by 4 inches high. Thanks for sharing.

[@centerline2237]

Thank You All for replying YYK

[@Pheenilo777]

Maybe you have already mentioned it, but would you please reiterate how and where we may get bags as well. Thank you, love you all and your show!

[@mylittlehomestead]

We imported from China. Checkout cal-earth

[@cyfahead]

Another Southern Hemisphere PP tube manufacturer: www.cfabags.co.za Head Office 23 Cornelis Street Villiers, Free State Cell: 084 981 1578 Alice Botha, Managing Director Fax: [phone] Cell: 060 675 3733 E-mail: [e-mail]

[@staceypeterson864]

www.lexpolytexindustries.com/polypropylene-fabric.html

[@timmcclure6081]

hello, I'm really interested in getting a roll of endless bags. did your family ever get more to sell? if not can you recommend where I might be able get a decent price? my family and I want to give it a chance on our 40acres in Snowflake, Arizona.

[@elinemartinho1139]

Thank you for the videos. Can I ask you for the name of China company please?

[@jozak78]

alibaba.com might be a good place to check for either the poly woven bag rolls or the raschel for the hyperadobe. I was looking at basic prices and it looks like you could cut your building costs pretty dramatically by going with the hyper adobe, but I'm sure you already know that

[@mylittlehomestead]

+jozak78 Great site. We looked into this type of bagging material before we imported from China. We mostly found the individual bags. We are very curious as to how it works with others. From the vids we saw, it is working.

[@jozak78]

+mylittlehomestead might strong emphasis on might have a reason to order enough stuff to warrant a partial container load from China. if that's the case and you're in need or want of something for your projects I'll send you a message and see if we can work something out

[@isabo3556]

The Chinese company could use Alie-express, Alie Baba, or Wish to sell the bags. Would be much simpler, with payment but also with the customs.

[@kamhonglow8623]

hi everyone, may i know where to buy the superadobe / dome sandbag ? to ship to malaysia

[@kristiedemarino]

We are currently looking for these bags are there none in US still?

[@staceypeterson864]

www.lexpolytexindustries.com/polypropylene-fabric.html

[@tonysexton4701]

Cal earth has them

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

It's available, but it's a very specialized product that's only available from a few specific retailers that are not ideal to buy from for one reason or another. It makes sense though. Like you can't just buy a roll of these for $5 from Home Depot, lol.

[@MyName-qj2qq]

Home Depot has them one their on-line store but yes they sounded pricey

[@elgatillo863]

Do the buildings have to be in a dome shape?

[@cryptonitor9855]

I'm planning to start a project in Norway. Could you please write an overview of material the bags are made of, what companies that supplied continuous bags, exactly what you made the outside covering "cob" out of, and the composition of the inside "cob"? I especially want to know what that company in China and the name of that guy in China (Fan.Denzel?) that you bought all those earthbags from! Sincerely, Markus Jørgensen Omma

[@thefaeryman]

I have seen ones made of burlap that is used to line road ways prior to construction, I wonder how they would work. best

[@AnjaliCazalet]

burlap won't last

[@thefaeryman]

they use the burlap because it breaks down over time and they don't have to remove it. I will keep an eye out, though. thanks

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Ba d Neighbour Thanks

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Rev John O'Toole Keep us in the loop...

[@chrtravels]

You guys are such a cool family! Working towards this with my family as well.

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Chris Reynoso Let us know how it is going... Thanks

[@somendrasinghkeer1099]

Hi this is somendra and I am from India I want to know how sustainable these Adobe house is,How long is the life of this house, how long it lasts Does moisture come to the walls in these homes during the rainy season? One last question when we apply a cement layer. over the earthbag it does not fall after drying What I mean to say is that when we plaster indoors and out, that plaster is uprooted or not after drying.

[@mylittlehomestead]

consider building a rock or concrete footing.

[@cyfahead]

@@mylittlehomestead ..and use a plastic membrane (dampcourse) between 2 layers when you reach just below your intended floor level, make sure that level is higher than under 'runoff flooding' that your site might ever be subject to (ask the old timers!).For weatherproof plastering... Put pieces of wire inbetween every second(?) layer and about 18" apart and bend them up as a hook so they stick out less then the intended 'plaster' layer (this gives a decent hook with the depression between layers caused by the rounded edge of each bag). Use cement in the mud plaster, and if you can put fibres (grass?) into the mud to make an adobe then they will work even better with the hooks to ensure secure adhesion of the plaster. If you use cement in the mix be sure that the surface is a little damp to prevent the wall sucking out too much moisture from the mix and interfering with the cement 'chemistry' at the interface between plaster and wall making it fall.

[@thetruthnevertold]

wait is that a 2000 meter roll does 2 room in 1 building? trying to figure out how much this takes per building. i like a home 3 times the size or more then the bedrooms. and my nephew likes this idea as well and may want to buy the rest. but need to make shore we buy enough as the moq minimum order quantity. from china. and not have to do this 2 times. thanks so much. love these vids. well edited also

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

Wow! What a saga!

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Jeanette Waverly Pins and needles...

[@sarahkuhr420]

Good luck for the future.

[@mylittlehomestead]

+sarah kuhr Thanks... Good luck to you also...

[@billymcginnis874]

After watching several videos was curious where to find materials to build. Did a search and I found a site that has places listed that sell supplies not sure if it helps. Here's the link earthbagstructures.com/Resources/resources.htm

[@raymondstrunk4770]

A little off subject, but I've been looking around your website, FB, and KZbin pages for something that captures your daily routine, as a group. What hours does everyone keep? Is there a routine for work, meals, leisure, and rest?

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Raymond Strunk Nothing but work, work, work....and comicon.

[@tometom3587]

homeland security...ABSOLUTELY AMAZING...So where can I order them in the states or possibly even mexico because that seems to be a headache y process ?

[@Wynteroptimusprime]

Can find on amazon now.

[@Wynteroptimusprime]

But they aren't the endless bags. They are just earth bags at different sizes and lengths

[@gailasgreatdanesandmanes1042]

Hey there I'm looking at needing bag rolls in about one year... y'all have any or updated on where to get them now? Thanks one of your every Friday night fans love your family and Faithfully watch you every single week for I think probably the last 2 years or so

[@mylittlehomestead]

Not yet in the market. Sorry

[@staceypeterson864]

www.lexpolytexindustries.com/polypropylene-fabric.html

[@sunnieroach1926]

just curious which gsm did you get?

[@meganguthrie9796]

Fascinating

[@Corvid-]

For earthbag buildings is a certain type of soil required? Do you need a certain percentage of clay or sand? Or will any old dirt work?

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Andy Good question. Not sure about the oil dirt. Our experience is with clay mixture. 50/50. We also have large amounts of calcium (caliche). The soil needs a bonding element like clay or something like pumas mixed with silt.

[@ThisFish888]

Pumas? Sounds dangerous.

[@andrewakrause]

As a general rule of thumb, you need a minimum of 15% and maximum of 30% clay for most environments. People building these in the desert southwest and the pacific northwest have used different compositions due to the extreme nature of the environments, and slight difference in the types of clays available locally. I live in Georgia, and we have lateritic clays with concentrations of kaolinite. They do very well in a 20% clay to 70% sand mix. Nobody here really builds earthbag houses (at least they're not talking about it - building codes + entrenched mindsets), but there are retaining walls and terraces all over that use earthbags that are then covered up by wood fencing. I recommend you get the book "Earthbag Building" by Kaki Hunter and Donald Kiffmeyer. It demystifies the whole thing, and covers the entire process of building an earthbag home.

[@ThisFish888]

***** I thought that traditionally people in the desert used poop?

[@andrewakrause]

Everyone used poop. Specifically manure from large animals that fed on grass. Undigested grass fibers added additional strength, and there were certain digestive proteins that formed water-insoluble glues acting as a supplemental binder. It wasn't just for adobe brick making, either. Horse manure was a key ingredient in making molds for metal casting. Every bell and statue in the US up until about 1970 owed it's existence to horse dung. Really... I'm not sh*tting you here...

[@littleheavenranch6987]

Amazon you can find them

[@bellababie9881]

Do you guys still have some bags for sake?

[@kathywinkler9802]

Are you able to still get these rolls?? ...... It's 5 years after you posted this video

[@sorinankitt]

They explained in the video that they sold them and the result afterwards.

[@RoseLawrence765]

Very interesting 🎈

[@homiehomesteading]

I sure would like some help with where to buy 200-300 meters of 14 or 16 inch continuous bags here in the San Diego area or Baja Mexico???Online, craiglist, whatever works??? Didn't realize finding this material is so difficult 😓

[@mylittlehomestead]

Try calearth.com

[@homiehomesteading]

Yeah calearth.org and terra-form.org are the only options I've been able to find. Was maybe hoping for more than 2 options to choose from before I chose 1💔

[@staceypeterson864]

www.lexpolytexindustries.com/polypropylene-fabric.html

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

You have to buy them online, sweetie. You can't just go to a store in Mexico and by them. Lol.

[@KG5RK]

You might try "PolyAmerica.com" located in Grand Prairie, Texas. I know they make bags, so there is a good chance they can help you.

[@tammyeasley2032]

didnt see anything on their website that would work, maybe special order

[@staceypeterson864]

www.lexpolytexindustries.com/polypropylene-fabric.html

[@janetteduran9600]

Love your projects! Did you ever end up finding a source for the hyper adobe bags?

[@mylittlehomestead]

Not really. We are still using the remaining bag material from our import from China

[@janetteduran9600]

Ok. Thanks! !

[@Chimonger1]

Great videos!

[@carlahardman4270]

santa ana california has them

[@isaacwillson8617]

Where in Santa Ana? I live in Anaheim. Maybe you can text me 657 777 3957 or email me if possible.

[@xX19Cass89Xx]

Hey! so I have a question maybe you'll be able to help me out... I live on Phoenix and were looking to move up north (leaning towards snowflake) but Iv been looking everywhere for building regulations for cob houses and cant find a thing. A few years back I remember either watching a KZbin video or reading something a long the lines of you can build a cob house anywhere and no one can tell you to take it down?

[@AnjaliCazalet]

check with the local building permits. Any official can get a bug up their nose and decide something has to come down.

[@xX19Cass89Xx]

I have.. at least online. Maybe I should call. I thought if I called I might shine the light on the issue and id hate to do that.

[@dannyfletcher6912]

doesnt matter what happens years ago some houses can be done as long as its a dry shed but if you build first talk to thr guy in permits to make sure cause people built houses before permits reqired and now they are coming in and condeming people houses and tossing them off their land for violating the laws now . Thats like passing a law saying no hunting allowed in their statge then arresting you on a deer you shot 15 years before the law took effect, if you dont beleive people are being threw off look at California and people living in the desert on utube

[@mylittlehomestead]

+xX19Cass89Xx This may require some research in your area of building.

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Danny Fletcher This is so unfortunate.

[@Les__Mack]

Interesting stuff. I would have figured finding the bags would be easy.

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Les Mack Us too

[@cm.4828]

I want two rolls for a two room building. So, does this mean your going to get another load?

[@mylittlehomestead]

Not sure... Still trying to make a decision. We will let everyone know.

[@cm.4828]

+mylittlehomestead okay thank u. I'd sure appreciate it. love your site n videos. awesome projects.

[@makegreenteanotwar]

How do you have internet services in the house? I know there’s issues with connectivity

[@bluebukkitdev8069]

Use ethernet as usual. You won't get wireless signal, of course, but if you put ethernet cables in you won't need it.

[@hectorgutierrez4230]

Any update where buying

[@patriciahazeltine9986]

What have you come up with? I wonder if Ali Baba in China would be a good source, or Wish.com, also China. Also what width bag do you prefer? 12, 14, 16 inch?? You said there was a minimum order, about 10 rolls?

[@jenajak]

Patricia Hazeltine Alibaba is good and it depends on the size of diameter room you're building for what size bag width you need. If you want a 20` diameter room you'll want a 20" bag width. It'll only be about 14" thick once filled and tamped. Smaller rooms smaller bags bigger rooms bigger bags

[@neomahenry1010]

Yes I Love the Earth Bag!!!

[@courthousedrive9466]

let me know if you have imported hyperadobe material. I'll buy it.

[@benschiavi2288]

The bags are made from plastic? So when your house is at the end of its life you have a pile of plastic contaminated soil?

[@tanyacreedon]

I might be interested in the future. :)

[@manoelmarianodecarvalho9094]

No Brasil onde compramos earthbegs

[@souzou1000]

how about the instruments you use? u own or rent them?...because these cost alot of money and theyre actually the most important thing in the process!

[@mylittlehomestead]

These are our tools (instruments) Shovel, wheelbarrow, 1 gallon cans, 10 pound tamper, cable cutters for the barbed wire, and gloves

[@fih5409]

if u watch their vids u will see and hear first hand what they use .

[@AaronLogueLifeCoach]

I would love to get ahold of some earth bags, any leads on a company

[@mylittlehomestead]

try Cal Earth on the net.

[@stop-motionbyannebelle_mae3435]

If you are in Australia (not sure if they ship overseas) bundybag.com/products/earth-buliding-materials/ - Bundaberg Bag Company - great selection

[@staceypeterson864]

www.lexpolytexindustries.com/polypropylene-fabric.html

[@DeltaPrimePropertiesLLC]

does it only work with Adobe earth?

[@mylittlehomestead]

+J Tuccio I have seen vids with volcanic rock and various kinds of clay mixes.

[@Watchingthehorizon]

if you guys end up doing a group buy or decide to take orders please contact me. I plan on building within the next 18 to 24 months.

[@mylittlehomestead]

+Colorado Style Way cool. We will say something if we decide to reorder. Thanks