Category: adobe bricks

Adding LIME to adobe, cob and stucco finish coats for SELF-HEALING?

by Christine | Jan 16, 2023 | adobe bricks, Building, Lime | 0

Building with adobe since 2007, I finally discovered LIME to fortify adobe bricks and cob.

But why can’t I find quicklime anywhere?

Almost finished, plants are growing

by Christine | Mar 28, 2009 | adobe bricks, greenhouse | 0

FINALLY an update, I can’t believe it’s been two months. I got done with the walls about a month ago, but have been so busy with work and litigation, had very little time to work outside. I’ll definitely wash...

Finally an update

by Christine | Jan 30, 2009 | adobe bricks, Roof | 0

I’ve been promising new pics for quite a few weeks, just been so busy. Had a major snow storm before Xmas before I got the roof done. The walls washed out since half the building roof drains on this addition and the roof...

Building update: getting there SLOWLY

by Christine | Nov 24, 2008 | adobe bricks, Windows | 0

I got both windows (commercial glass doors) installed. The guy who sold the doors to me helped load them in my truck. They still had the metal frames and it took me a while to figure out how to remove the frame. Sliding them...

Finally back to making adobe bricks and building

by Christine | Oct 5, 2008 | adobe bricks | 2

It was one of those few PERFECT days today after wind, clouds and rain since Friday. Blue sky with no cloud anywhere, a slight breeze, warm but not hot – absolutely PERFECT. I finally started on the first wall for my...

Construction update

by Christine | Nov 5, 2007 | adobe bricks | 0

I’ve been so busy with all kinds of other stuff, gave up on getting done before winter. But then we had wonderful weather in October and it’s still sunny and warm during the day. So I’m hopeful again. Just...