both house addition/retrofit at circle round compound
April 15th - Straw clay insulation |
Session #1 -
In this first workshop we will be learning how to use Straw-Clay Insulation - or “Slip Straw” - as an insulating layer to fill walls. Straw-Clay Insulation in combination with Earthen or Lime Plaster and is a time-tested alternative to modern insulation and drywall. Buildings in Europe using these techniques have lasted hundreds of years!
*Optional bonus day April 17th Sunday for a project follow up (for no additional cost)
In this first workshop we will be learning how to use Straw-Clay Insulation - or “Slip Straw” - as an insulating layer to fill walls. Straw-Clay Insulation in combination with Earthen or Lime Plaster and is a time-tested alternative to modern insulation and drywall. Buildings in Europe using these techniques have lasted hundreds of years!
*Optional bonus day April 17th Sunday for a project follow up (for no additional cost)
May 8TH - BASE LIME PLASTER
Session #2 -
Here we will discuss and practice the knitty gritty of marrying modern building with earthen building. How do you plaster over an area where you see wood, straw-clay, metal, window sills, power outlets, and so on? Best practices for types of lath and other bridging techniques will be explored, and a base layer of lime plaster applied. We will discuss both Earthen and Lime plasters and the benefits of each and why we chose lime in this case.
Here we will discuss and practice the knitty gritty of marrying modern building with earthen building. How do you plaster over an area where you see wood, straw-clay, metal, window sills, power outlets, and so on? Best practices for types of lath and other bridging techniques will be explored, and a base layer of lime plaster applied. We will discuss both Earthen and Lime plasters and the benefits of each and why we chose lime in this case.
June 4th - Finish lime plasters and tadelakt
Session #3 -
In areas such as a shower where humidity levels fluctuate greatly and walls are frequently hit directly with water, how do you protect your building? Tadalakt is an old technique of soaping lime during the curing process to make a waterproof material. We will explore different degrees of soaping and well as finish plaster techniques and tools needed for a super smooth finish.
*Optional bonus day June 5th Sunday for a project follow up (for no additional cost)
In areas such as a shower where humidity levels fluctuate greatly and walls are frequently hit directly with water, how do you protect your building? Tadalakt is an old technique of soaping lime during the curing process to make a waterproof material. We will explore different degrees of soaping and well as finish plaster techniques and tools needed for a super smooth finish.
*Optional bonus day June 5th Sunday for a project follow up (for no additional cost)