cael g

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I have only tried mortar mixes and straight portland cement

I have found that lower concentrations of sand seem to work better, too much sand and it doesnt stick to the fabric when you pull it out of the bucket, also mixing in some acrylic bonding adhesive helps keep the slurry on the fabric while putting it into place
4 hours ago
I was wondering if anyone had experience making walls / roof tiles possibly out of fabrics coated in concrete. I have seen some old posts here talking about coating old carpet in concrete to make a roof but that post was well over 10years old.

I have recently started using polypropylene landscape fabric (Vevor 8oz non woven landscape fabric) to make some 'planters' that I will be leaving out side over the winter to test its durablity to weathering and freezing.

I have currently tried store bought mortar mixes, as well as straight portland cement also somtimes adding acrylic bonding agent into some of the mixes.

I make a wet slurry mix of concrete in a bucket and just dip the fabric in and shake off the excess

This idea is inspired by:
George Nez's latex concrete habitat

and a youtube channel called: Paradise Builders-Ideas Frescas Ecolodge where he does almost this exact thing to make plant pots

If anyone has done this and has any pointers / ideas or questions feel free to comment

Thanks  
21 hours ago