Andrew Raisanen

Phil Stevens wrote:A local builder near me recently did an earthen floor with coarse chunky biochar underneath for insulation. Worked a treat.

Interesting! Thanks!

Scott Lawhead wrote:I used perlite insulation which I dont think I’d do again, too dusty and too much work. Rockwool is an option if you don’t want foam, or pumice if you want the more natural option. The earthen floor is awesome, would recommend, it’s held up great. I also am really happy with Faswall after living in it for a couple years.

Thank you!

Not sure how long ago this was! Did you install an earthen floor in your Faswall home? We are just starting our Faswall build in southern Missouri Ozarks after a year of planning. The blocks arrive in a couple of weeks. We are just prepping our pad and digging our footings now. We plan a concrete floor but I don’t really want to do styrofoam insulation underneath, which everyone insists we must do! How has your earthen floor held up? It looks like you are in western Montana, which obviously is a very different climate from here. Just wondering if there are other options besides the styrofoam under the concrete!

Hello Hannah,
I’m curious what way you decided going?  We’ve been hand milking for a year now, but looking to add cow #2 and I’m looking for a good setup to offer us the luxury to not do by hand when needed!  I’m also exploring milking on pasture to minimize the travel to the barn so would love any input or pictures of a mobile setup if anyone has!

Thank you!