11 Loam plasters

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 1
2. Table of contents 4
3. Preface 7
4. 1 Introduction 9
5. 2 The properties of earth as a building material 17
6. 3 Preparing of loam 34
7. 4 Improving the characteristics of loam by special treatment or additives 37
8. 5 Rammed earthworks 50
9. 6 Working with earth blocks 60
10. 7 Large blocks and panels 67
11. 8 Direct forming with wet loam 73
12. 9 Wet loam infill in skeleton structures 80
13. 10 Tamped, poured or pumped lightweight loam 85
14. 11 Loam plasters 92
15. 12 Weather resistance, coatings and coverings 100
16. 13 Repair of loam structures 106
17. 14 Customised design solutions 109
18. 15 Earthquake-resistant building 133
19. Built examples 148
20. Bibliography 234
21. About the author 237
22. Illustration credits 237
23. Subject index 238