Building with earth - Gernot MINKE (1)

Carpet
Lightweight loam
Thermal insulation
Damp-proof barrier
Coarse gravel
10.17
10.20
straw loam walls which require at least two
layers). In 10.19, we see a lightweight mineral
loam wall with a density of 1000 kg/m 3
being scraped by a rake directly after
deshuttering. This forms a nice, roughly
textured surface that need only be whitewashed
later, thus saving plaster.
Pumped lightweight mineral loam
floors
Lightweight mineral loam pumped in pipes
is especially suitable for ground floors and
intermediate floor slabs. Illustration 10.20
shows a vertical section of a ground floor
with high thermal insulation, which in cold
climates offers a warm, comfortable feeling
upon entering. Illustration 10.21 illustrates
the possibility of using lightweight mineral
loam as a cast in situ infill between floor
joists. If this mineral loam has a density
higher than 1,000 kg/m 3 , it serves as a good
barrier for airborne noise and gives good
thermal storage.
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10.21
10.22
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Tamped lightweight loam