Alan Milson

Thanks John and Rebecca
Locals in PNG have never used rammed earth to build it will be a new thing for them
The mainly build there houses on stilts with enough room under them to easily walk under, not sue the origins of this, I don’t believe it is to do with flooding as they do not build where it flood, I think it has to do with security, probably again humans more than animals lol

Rebecca can you tell me what thickness of wall you recommend?
Also am I right in think that a foundation of rocks to up to ground level that is tamped down would be sufficient to then build the wall ontop?

They do have a bit of a wet season in places but it is usually the same temperature most of the year, hot and humid.
I was also considering using a type of sealer that I could spray on the wall to make them more water resistant, any suggestions.

Hi all
I am new to this site and looking for some advice on rammed earth construction
I am currently involved in a project in Papua New Guinea, where the goal is to help the locals develop skills in building with rammed earth
Most of the sites are remote and we will be bringing formwork and some cement in but are trying to utilise as much local material without impacting on the integrity of the building
Looking to make the wall about 400mm thick
Thought was also to do a trench foundation under the external walls, that will be lined with plastic sheet with an slotted Ag pipe at the base to drain off any ground water
Plan to fill that with stone and rammed earth mix
Can anyone advise if this would be sufficient?

Also plan to have a raised timber floor in the houses, and like some advice about concerning the use of using square rammed earth piers to support the floor, they would only need to be 500-600mm high and 400mm square

Any advice would be really appreciated

All the best

Al