love the info. wish the camera guy would wake up and point the camera where bro is pointing or talking about instead of keeping it on the subject... stay alert camera. man...when the bro is pointing and discussing and trying to show us (the audience) something ALLOW HIM TO SHOW US!!!
love the info. wish the camera guy would wake up and point the camera where bro is pointing or talking about instead of keeping it on the subject... stay alert camera. man...when the bro is pointing and discussing and trying to show us (the audience) something ALLOW HIM TO SHOW US!!!
love the info. wish the camera guy would wake up and point the camera where bro is pointing or talking about instead of keeping it on the subject... stay alert camera. man...when the bro is pointing and discussing and trying to show us (the audience) something ALLOW HIM TO SHOW US!!!
love the info. wish the camera guy would wake up and point the camera where bro is pointing or talking about instead of keeping it on the subject... stay alert camera. man...when the bro is pointing and discussing and trying to show us (the audience) something ALLOW HIM TO SHOW US!!!
First, is that talk being given in the old Martin Baker hanger in Denver? Second, more important, is there any comparative data on Lime stabilised versus Cement stabilised and the respective percentage/s?
Marketing. You gotta love it. Take an ancient method. Mix in expensive, high-tech equipment. Keep the standards of viable construction obscure and closely held. There is never a discussion of the total cost of this building method compared to stick built on site homes, and how or if it can be modified across multiple climates effectively. Most modern home dwellers are expecting ancillary systems such as electrical, plumbing, air conditioning. These are seldom addressed. Building the "shell" of the house is only the beginning of the total process. Similar to timber framing companies who will erect several bents of timber frame, maybe enclose that with expensive SIP components, and then leave just as the real work begins. These videographers never challenge the notion that timber is a renewable resource, especially the softwoods used in the housing industry. Framing with wood components may be all that some folks can afford. And 2x4s are much easier use, lift and transport than earth for most people. Not saying this is not an interesting method. It is. But if it is made into an industry with proprietary ingredients, "certified installers", expensive equipment to form components and unrealistic code requirements, then it is just another technology that is difficult for the DIY home builder to attain.
I agree that this will be more challenging and expensive for most people than a stick built house, but if you have been inside an adobe building on a hot summer day you will want one for yourself. If you have enough time you can buy a manual press for very little money (I bought mine for$50 on Facebook Marketplace) and with that press and about $3000 worth of other other equipment you can build a nice home... This is not for everyone, it works best if you can get a group of people to help build each-others homes and share in equipment costs... Walls are easier than roofs and will not fall on you and kill you if not built properly... Very few places will allow you to build a roof like this....
Another conveyance of good information yet some important details are missing. Obviously, the soil is screened to eliminate or reduce aggregates. What is that screen size? Does the soil for block construction have to meet a specific aggregate (screen) size? What is the chart that pertains to the soil sample box? How is it interpreted? And how can soils be adjusted based on these results? The camera person seems to not understand what makes an effective video. Stop waving the camera around! Focus in on the point of interest. The presenter does not need to be in every frame. Comments about using a "lab" were interesting but no specific numbers were mentioned. What determines if a soil is "suitable" for making earth blocks? Mr. Hallock never seems to answer any YT questions from viewers. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
@@leonardcaspers4933 No answers or response to the questions in my comment. While I think this concept of construction has merit for many reasons, the powers that control the building industries and codes in America will always be a roadblock. The other impediment is the high cost of a block making machine. It is unfortunate that house construction in America has taken the path of expensive proprietary materials and/or high dollar equipment needed for installation. Mr. Hallock provides good information in this video, but guess he only responds to consulting clients. If you find a way forward or get some answers, would appreciate a post to this comment.
This kind of explanation and demonstration is insightful and helpful. Still, how does Mr. Hallock actually transfer this information to a practical job site? Obtaining suitable soil is not cheap. And in America, how does one test soil for toxins that may be in the soil? And the mini-block was created with 2,000 pounds of force. How is this duplicated for full size blocks by simple hand machines and why is this the target pressure? Wish Mr. Hallock would continue to post videos like this. However, Mr. Hallock seems to have fallen off the face of the earth. Notice any responses to any inquiries on any of his YT videos?
By using the 2x4 'outriggers', it looks like it would be very difficult to set level height along a long footing. Typically, hammering the stakes is used to make adjustments to the forms. With this system you'd have to remove or add aggregate under each outrigger which could take a long time. Is this really the best way?
Thanks, Jim! I am reviewing videos while I am recovering from a heart-attack ... this is going to take a while to get back into earth block shape! Hope you are Blessed and doing Great!
Did the building on the Crow rez have a double wall? The double wall convo in this seems to just satisfy the architects? With a thick enough earth wall and alternative methods to condition the inside air ie: floor heat cables or passive georhermal tubing, wouldn't insulation be unnecessary?
