by LW Neubauer. Out of Print for 40 years! 35 page booklet, 5"x7" size, Xerographic reproductiion. A very thorough primer for Adobe! Explains how to make and build with adobe bricks. Soil selection, stabilization and waterproofing with cement, emulsified asphalt, lime are detailed. Describes how to build and mortar walls, place lintels, windows, doors, and build roofs. Shows diagrams of construction details from foundation to roof, with correct measurements given. Covers finishing, painting, limewashing, fireplaces and chimneys. Even describes other tamped earth methods such as English Cob, rammed earth, poured adobe; with photos and diagrams of formworks used. Black and white photos throughout, produced by UC California Agricultural Sciences Dept 1964. For COMPLETE information on adobe, earth & lime use, Choose the #2013 Adobe-Cinva Ram Resource Guide CD..$12.00 If you order JUST this lightweight booklet it ships for $4.75 by First Class Mail in USA. ( Whether you pick Priority or Media I will ship for the lower FCM amount) International customers please IGNORE automatic ship cost of $15. shown on Order Form- you will charged this $5-$8 for shipping based on your location. For even more extensive information see the other LOW COST booklets on Earthen building Pise...$16....the Earth Brick Construction book...$15. and Rammed Earth Walls..$14. on this web site. |