VERY Nice. There is a lot to like (love) about what you are doing.
BUT: The walls do NOT have a high "R" value as you stated. In fact the "R" value is rather low. BUT: What you WILL have is a large amount of thermal mass, resulting in thermal stability (meaning it will take a lot of energy to increase or decrease the internal temperature once it is enclosed) Great for desert dwellers with high day-time and low night-time temperatures. Such designs "smooths" out large temp swings.
You ask about the "rating" - not if doubling the wall thickness would slow thermal transfer between inside and outside... there is a difference.
The answer i believe you are looking for is: You will have greater insulation by doubling the thickness of the bags... it becomes even more like a cave.
BUT, far better; would be to insulated the inside of the "bunker" with modern insulation.
Also I wouldnt use bags on any interior walls... unless you want heaters for each room.
can u link me exact directions on how to build this fortified house.. bearing in mind i'm a single mother so directions need to be VERY layman friendly..lol... Thanksss.
Wow. We were just talking about doing this, thank you SO much for the vid! Are there any DVD's or books you recommend above others? Thanks for your vid and I'd appreciate any help you can give me.
You can use other sacks that are a lot cheaper, which could have kept your costs much lower. Also, you don't have to build with just sand and clay. You do if you're building an adobe home but that was not the original concept for earthbag homes. That was a technique developed by Nader Khallili, which is an alternative. This method is referred to as Super Adobe, which is basically what you're building.
How is it coming now? would love to see an updated video! planning on building a self-sufficient house in the summer. Original plan was to use cob but I'm up here in Alaska and not sure how well that would work. Been looking into Earthbag construction, maybe I'll just throw some of the ideas together. Wood framed roundhouse with stone or cobwood maybe...anyway, Very very interesting, great video!
@Spartakist85 It's easy to say things isn't it. You try making such a great place and then you can shoot off such simple accusatory questions. But you would never do that because by then you would not be so silly.
actually i kind of thought that there would be people provoked by my questions. but they are what they are: questions. it may be a cultural sign that you call them "accusatory"
if i just want too know: what are the reasons to choose earthbag over wood. how would i frame it? maybe just like that.
so, to be clear about it:
my question is: what makes earthbag building preferable to wood? what's the advantage / disadvantage?
@Spartakist85 The wall generation is almost a one step process except for plastering the inside and outside. It will not burn. It is soundproof, windproof, bulletproof, except for window and door openings. If making a round house without a wood roof is earthquake and huricane/tornado resistant, Can hold a lot of heat from the sun if not white washed wich is good in the winter but a bad thing in the summer.
@Spartakist85 You can pay for the materials as you go. 1 Part Portland cement + 8 Parts existing onsite Earth + 2 Parts Gravel for extra strength is a good start and go along way in the wall bags. Thats all you need for the walls. A contractor told me a simple cabin would cost 50,000 dollars to complete but we have done it for much less than 5,000 using this method.
@Spartakist85 All the labor you can do yourself. My wife and I have done everything except the roof. We are still working on it but are very glad.
The process seems easy but is a lot of physical labor that takes a lot longer than you would expect. There is a learning process that naturaly occurs. These are not bad things, it will make you grow a lot as a human being in all areas. Good questions.
@Spartakist85 Overall the feel of this type of structure is unlike anything you have been in before. With strong thick protective walls that feel like a big hug. An outside look that is very strong and artistic. The cieling hieght winds up being about 12 feet if it is round in nature. So it feels very roomy even though the square footage may be 200 square feet. Using a skylight allows ample light if you use pipes for air circulation instead of windows for maximum privacy and security.
Very interesting, but where did you get your bags and how much did they cost? I especially like the double wall effect that much of your design incorporates, the only thing I have ever considered that was stronger, was a log cabin style using basalt columns for logs instead of wood. This would be very good to incorporate along with that idea for anyone with the proper finances to afford the expense.
Looking forward to getting some property one day when I eventually start getting money coming in...and hopefully build a earth house or something that would also have self-sustained plumping, power, and...well I suppose you can't really get a Internet connection for free at the residence. :P But with being off the grid, plenty of money to be saved, thats for sure.
I would love to see how you finished the top of the wall. I would also like to know what the building department said about this type of construction as well. What did you do for the foundation?
that is just simply awesome. my wifes parents live o several acres and always askig us to move out there. most of their land is clay too. we were thinking of digging a hole in ground and building and underground home with a garden for a roof forget the name of that kinda home though. this would be awesome for the structure of it since we would have all the clay piled high anyway. your house will practicaly be bomb & bullet proof lol. thanks for sharing...
come the collapse, a man with those kind of skills will be the thing to have. metro sexual late geeks will be of absolutely no use. I feel a rebirth of the masculine coming on.
@1adadada "I feel a rebirth of the masculine coming on." - That's what got us in the world we're living in now. we need a return to the feminine, a matriarchy. Strong hands and arms can only do so much.
@ccrg109 No, it started with a patriarchy...and it deteriorated from there until it feed off the negativities of the patriarchy ie the penchant for war, violence, lack of empathy, etc.
@ccrg109 Bitch...we ain't like ya'll! We bring peace, that is why we are in charge of bearing the kids! Ya'll bring strife, and shit! Recognize. You come from a womyn. Respect us. What, you hate your mom?
@HappyHooker83 What, you hate your dad? It takes 2 to make a child last time I checked. Your hostility gives no merit to a matriarchy, you have just proved my point.
@ccrg109 Yeah, but we contribute the egg AND carry your sorry ass for nine months, sacrificing our bodies in the process just to carry your sorry, unappreciative ass. So appreciate that, you womyn hating bitch!
Next time I'm pregnant and I have a son like you who says some shit like that, I'll slap the living shit out of him, as your mom should of done to you!
@HappyHooker83 You have no idea how much demerit you are giving to females everywhere with your hostility. You have proved my point that a matriarchy is just as bad as a patriarchy. I never said I was not appreciative of women, I love women. However, being appreciative has nothing to do with the issue at hand.
On the other hand, you go ahead and beat your kid. My mother was more intelligent and had more class than that.
@ccrg109 Something you don't treat your mom with respect. Okay, caveman, my attitude is the product of the patriarchy. If it wasn't for aggressive assholes like you, I wouldn't have to RESPOND the way I do. So it is because of the patriarchy and punks like you that I RESPOND this way; I am responding to you since you almost do not deserve my respect! Second, you are STEREOTYPING! Goes to show your real disdain for the matriarchy and womyn in general ie your own mom!
@HappyHooker83 You attitude is the product of your own actions. The fact that you blame others for your actions shows immaturity and lack of responsibility.
In what way have I been aggressive? I have not even said one curse word. You are just immature and cannot reason with me because you do not know how to.
You say I am stereotyping? How? Because I say a matriarchy is no better than a patriarchy, you seem to be very sexist in your thinking. You hate men and think they should be sub-servant...
@HappyHooker83 Well, bad news for femi-nazis like yourself, REAL women work together with REAL men. There is no need for a matriarchy nor a patriarchy. The sooner you come to realize this, the better off your life will be.
@ccrg109 Feminazi, bitch? Calling me some silly, kindergarten word. You sound the problem with the patriarchy. It is bitch niggas like YOU that got me realizing that the only way to stop this shit is to bring about a matriarchy.
@HappyHooker83 Its stupid idiots like you that hold the human race from progressing into the future. Because of people like you, humans are de-evolving.
Awesome video and tutorial for building these types houses. Glad to see someone who is willing to take the time to show it. Thanks for sharing and posting.
This project of yours really has me thinking of other applications. Know my home is not a safe place in the event of any attack from outside forces. Don't want to move and can't afford to move but using these filled bags could make for a secure place, well more secure than what I've got now. Plus these would make for wonder shelters for dogs, chickens, goats, etc. not all at once. lol. Thinking of getting some bags and letting the guys build something for the billy goat... Thanks! :)
Jesus its a house and a bunker all in one :O are you going for a crawl space or basement? Also have you tested one of these with small arms and assult rifles?
I've built some garden walls at our summer house out in the country using the earth bag technique. This year I'm planning do some additional construction. The problem is that the barbed wire ran out and apparently my slave masters have made it illegal for anyone here to use barbed wire. I'm finding that I can't get it anywhere.
Does anyone know any other solution of making the bags stick?
Thats great! What state do u live in that u don't need a permit, (if u don't mind me asking)??? We are going to move, but we want to move to a state that there is such a thing as "private property"!!! LOL That is soooo cool. Good luck and God bless SidewinderFF
thats how a "real man" handles things, not much money but you use the wisdom and common sense God gave, to bad theres not more men like you- preferably single too..lol
Crazy, I have never heard of an earthbag home. I've read up on a lot of the other earth home designs but this is new to me. I'm guessing this will double as a bug out type location out in the middle of nowhere? Looks great so far!
I like how he put it so scientifically pound the crap out of it! hahaha looks like a good idea though, are you building a bunker by any chance? might not be a bad idea to build one nowadays
Impressive, nice piece of ground, looks like you have a lot of bases covered. You thinking about steel shutters on those windows -not kidding. Fireproof roof, walls ect.
A town close by is a good thing, if you were way out by your lonesome you'd be easy pickins. People would try to pull in every now and then and steal, comes with the territory. They'll take gas, tools, whatever. Stopped when we got a couple dogs, I'm a firm believer in guard dogs. Mine saved my little girl. Good luck!
Any problem with getting permits? Are you going to flush mount the electrical or sandwich conduit between the bags? Real impressive. Most people I hear talking about shtf live in the city, kind of defeats the purpose of large scale prepping. Good luck with all the work ahead. Once you get dried in the work really begins.
Try create a bond ( lay them 1/2 over the one below) like bricks you will find it more stable laterally and increase the tensile component of the wall. Great Idea.
The only other suggestion is to create conrete achors with threaded rod up thru the bags to the top plate( say every 6ft). Again great Idea.
Another way to do a home pretty cheap is to pour a slab then pour diesel on the slab once cured then lay out some plastic pour a slab on top the first slab then you let it cure and hoist that solid slab up into place it forms walls. Then there are eco domes they are innexpensive to build and are great as sound protection you can insulate with all kinds of methods I would like to do one with newspaper insulation on top a rock shell with a rock shell on top double rock.
I wish you much luck! It looks amazing thus far and I am quite interested to see it later down the road. What are the overall dimension of this? I am fascinated by the earth bag idea but slightly apprehensive where trying it is concerned; I might screw something up lol.
I think, in time, you are going to wish you had built the root cellar bigger though. I was wondering about using the rebar, as you did near the window, for lateral strength in the walls instead of the barbed wire. Wouldn't it be stronger?
I built a house in concrete block 33 years ago. The exterior was completed in 9 months working alone. The interior required an additional year. I know the work ahead that you face. I hope to see the progress on your home. The best to you.
We have lots of red clay but not much sand. We can build a structure under 12 ft square and call it a shed, no permit needed. I like the idea for storing, etc.
Good luck...though I'm not a believer in such a thing. Your project is very interesting, and I'll be fascinated to see how it turns out. Do we know what the rate of breakdown or decay in such a structure might be and how easy it would be to fix? In short, how long will the bags last, what happens if the contents get wet after hardening, etc...?
@10iggi01 - We spent about 1200 on the foundation. I did the digging, created the forms, and rigged the rebar but we decided to hire some guys for the final pour. It was that final pour that cost the most.
@StormCloudsGathering wow i was set to make fun of this but it looks sturdy as hell, i assume you put the rebar in there when the eath bag is wet right? my family owns a piece of land way the hell out in the country and i might do this idea looks like it could with stand a direct nuclear blast nice job how long did it take to dig and to set all the bags and rebar up?
@StormCloudsGathering amazing idea! you poured a foundation of concrete? how deep did you make it?
you've really inspired me - this is much better for insulation that a log cabin or something of that nature.
i was planning on getting a property - and i never even thought to look for clay/sand. Here in Ontario up north its a lot of Canadian shield bedrock - but there is clay in most of Ontario if you dig.
@Wildhogg27 - Very close to a small town of 6000 people. Walking distance even, but at the same time we have nothing but woods in every direction around us.
@0muffins0 So, some of the people are hired to assist in making the English national constitution a success, but to sum the whole, the people are crippling themselves and their nation, . . .
Great Video! I have been looking at this kind of construction for a while now and been really considering it. Looks great and cant wait to see the finished product!
@MrMADMOFO - The bags only break down when exposed to extended sunlight. In the end they are covered with wire mesh and cement mortar. At that point they will last indefinitely in the dark. However, once the clay / sand mixture is cured they form adobe bricks which can last thousands of years on their own (even if the sacks weren't there).
@repfreedomforce - We are doing permaculture on the hill and raised bed systems in the lower area. I'm going to be making videos about this at some point.
how much land do you have and were if u dont mined me asking and i ask only because its always bin a dream of mine to own land and build a sustainable homestead on it
@lizadfuel - We're about $6000 into it so far... We're hoping to get out of it at about $10,000, but there are always unexpected cost. The R value we really can't know yet. The weak link is the roof. We are using metal roofing and we are going to beef up the insulation as much as possible, but we won't know till it's done.
@StormCloudsGathering Hey man check into a Ferro Cement roof, in an arch form, I read about a guys build somewhere it was SOLID! Very nice roof, arch, with forms, chicken wire, and ferro cement applied in layers. Very warm and strong! I think it was in Maine? I can't remember. (his walls were standard cement brick)
@nextdimensions - We considered doing that, but I don't feel confident enough with precision rebar work to rig a roof that large for ferocement just yet.
@StormCloudsGathering I understand. Looking forward to seeing your updates, maybe you can do a quick music video of some still photos with general text notes, for some more explanations. (rebar methods, tips, tricks etc)
@Ape65 - This technique was specifically designed to handle earthquakes. If you research earthbag building you will see that they were tested under extreme conditions. The bags sway and flex under movement, but they don't fall easily. I don't use ground as a floor. We have a concrete slab. It's just dirty right now.
@theeastwatch - I'll have to make another video on plumbing and electrical. Or if you want you can get the earthbag building book which gives instructions on that.
@mercen144 I think he was referring to a thermal insulation value. In some countries they call it a "U" value. Basically a measure of the ability of a surface to reduce heat transmission. Something like that.
Check wikipedia - There'll be something there on it no doubt.
Did the Town or State,etc. have any fees or inspections ,you had to go through?
kooodeal 2 weeks ago
Is he going to put walls on top of those bags? It looks like a WW-I bunker.
spatinco 1 month ago
VERY Nice. There is a lot to like (love) about what you are doing.
BUT: The walls do NOT have a high "R" value as you stated. In fact the "R" value is rather low. BUT: What you WILL have is a large amount of thermal mass, resulting in thermal stability (meaning it will take a lot of energy to increase or decrease the internal temperature once it is enclosed) Great for desert dwellers with high day-time and low night-time temperatures. Such designs "smooths" out large temp swings.
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@captnhuffy What if the wall thickness was doubled? Would that help the R rating much?
UniquelyGeeky 2 weeks ago
@UniquelyGeeky
You ask about the "rating" - not if doubling the wall thickness would slow thermal transfer between inside and outside... there is a difference.
The answer i believe you are looking for is: You will have greater insulation by doubling the thickness of the bags... it becomes even more like a cave.
BUT, far better; would be to insulated the inside of the "bunker" with modern insulation.
Also I wouldnt use bags on any interior walls... unless you want heaters for each room.
captnhuffy 2 weeks ago
. nice looking costly project you have going on there ..cobs not gonna as strong but would of saved you thousands with the same result in the end..
1wicked2008 1 month ago
I would love to see an update on this... I have been wanting to build a small cabin on my property for a long time and that looks awesome.
MrDownrange 1 month ago
WoW !
leanlifter1 1 month ago
can u link me exact directions on how to build this fortified house.. bearing in mind i'm a single mother so directions need to be VERY layman friendly..lol... Thanksss.
Theldja75 1 month ago
How long did that take you?
bradthompson86 1 month ago
Man I love that people are still thinking outside the box like this. Love it
nateL1914 1 month ago
Wow. We were just talking about doing this, thank you SO much for the vid! Are there any DVD's or books you recommend above others? Thanks for your vid and I'd appreciate any help you can give me.
susieq728 1 month ago
reminds me of a WW1 bunker
CanadaBackwoods 1 month ago
Amazing, after so much efforts put in this project, I hope you won't get taken off your piece of land.Thanks for your vids
sampoirier 1 month ago
I wonder, whats the total cost ging to be?
parkert51 2 months ago
where are you get free clay?
heckler171 2 months ago
its a pitty you had to leave it behind mate. Where did you get the earthbags from i cant find them anywhere.
wesleytarbuck 3 months ago
Your child is very lucky to have a man as industrious as you to call father. Bravo.
my9thtime 3 months ago
You can use other sacks that are a lot cheaper, which could have kept your costs much lower. Also, you don't have to build with just sand and clay. You do if you're building an adobe home but that was not the original concept for earthbag homes. That was a technique developed by Nader Khallili, which is an alternative. This method is referred to as Super Adobe, which is basically what you're building.
rawmark 4 months ago
How is it coming now? would love to see an updated video! planning on building a self-sufficient house in the summer. Original plan was to use cob but I'm up here in Alaska and not sure how well that would work. Been looking into Earthbag construction, maybe I'll just throw some of the ideas together. Wood framed roundhouse with stone or cobwood maybe...anyway, Very very interesting, great video!
RebeccaLass 4 months ago 2
Why didn't you use wood ?
Too technically challenging ?
too expensive?
less protection ?
Spartakist85 4 months ago
@Spartakist85 It's easy to say things isn't it. You try making such a great place and then you can shoot off such simple accusatory questions. But you would never do that because by then you would not be so silly.
subtlequest 4 months ago
actually i kind of thought that there would be people provoked by my questions. but they are what they are: questions. it may be a cultural sign that you call them "accusatory"
if i just want too know: what are the reasons to choose earthbag over wood. how would i frame it? maybe just like that.
so, to be clear about it:
my question is: what makes earthbag building preferable to wood? what's the advantage / disadvantage?
is it price?
labour?
do you have to weigh one against the other?
greez
Spartakist85 4 months ago
@Spartakist85 The wall generation is almost a one step process except for plastering the inside and outside. It will not burn. It is soundproof, windproof, bulletproof, except for window and door openings. If making a round house without a wood roof is earthquake and huricane/tornado resistant, Can hold a lot of heat from the sun if not white washed wich is good in the winter but a bad thing in the summer.
subtlequest 4 months ago
@Spartakist85 You can pay for the materials as you go. 1 Part Portland cement + 8 Parts existing onsite Earth + 2 Parts Gravel for extra strength is a good start and go along way in the wall bags. Thats all you need for the walls. A contractor told me a simple cabin would cost 50,000 dollars to complete but we have done it for much less than 5,000 using this method.
subtlequest 4 months ago
@Spartakist85 All the labor you can do yourself. My wife and I have done everything except the roof. We are still working on it but are very glad.
The process seems easy but is a lot of physical labor that takes a lot longer than you would expect. There is a learning process that naturaly occurs. These are not bad things, it will make you grow a lot as a human being in all areas. Good questions.
subtlequest 4 months ago
@Spartakist85 Overall the feel of this type of structure is unlike anything you have been in before. With strong thick protective walls that feel like a big hug. An outside look that is very strong and artistic. The cieling hieght winds up being about 12 feet if it is round in nature. So it feels very roomy even though the square footage may be 200 square feet. Using a skylight allows ample light if you use pipes for air circulation instead of windows for maximum privacy and security.
subtlequest 4 months ago
Great job man. You've earned all the peace of mind and comfort you'll enjoy with this wonderful house you're building, don't give up.
subtlequest 4 months ago
Arguments of government, sexism and over-sensitive commenters aside, that's a nice earthbag house you've got going there.
kelath5555 4 months ago
whats better earth bag or underground?
MrIhaveacat 5 months ago
Would like to see videos of your progress on the house.
Don't keep us in the dark man. You're more helpful then you realize.
dkerris 5 months ago
where did you get your bags ?
MarinePrepper 6 months ago
I have never heard of an earth bag house until now, thanks :)
Animeabe 6 months ago
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mattandpatti222 6 months ago
I wonder how these houses would hold up in tornado country?
ebertmadwoman 6 months ago
Also, your r-value will be low, not high.
Your thermal mass will be high, not the r-value (resistance to conductive heat transfer).
Soil has an r-value of less than 1 per inch depending on the type of insulation.
greenspreedotca 6 months ago
Non treated wood in contact with concrete will rot as concrete is moisture permeable.. Just an FYI.
greenspreedotca 6 months ago
is this going to be your permanent dwelling?
beyondthelol 7 months ago
I"ll huff and puff and bolw your house down
dynomike1964 9 months ago
Very interesting, but where did you get your bags and how much did they cost? I especially like the double wall effect that much of your design incorporates, the only thing I have ever considered that was stronger, was a log cabin style using basalt columns for logs instead of wood. This would be very good to incorporate along with that idea for anyone with the proper finances to afford the expense.
JagdtygerII 9 months ago
any updates on the house
jpr12345678 9 months ago
Looking forward to getting some property one day when I eventually start getting money coming in...and hopefully build a earth house or something that would also have self-sustained plumping, power, and...well I suppose you can't really get a Internet connection for free at the residence. :P But with being off the grid, plenty of money to be saved, thats for sure.
NetraAmorosi 10 months ago
Very nice!
magichandpuppet 10 months ago
Pretty cool!
Can you share the source you used for the sand bags and concertina?
SpartanMonkee 10 months ago
Very, Very Impressive!
vention4wh 10 months ago
you dont need luck... Youve got it in your pocket ; ) keep on Keepin on. Love and light on you and yours
gogogodancer 10 months ago
great vid
yourmajezty 10 months ago
I would love to see how you finished the top of the wall. I would also like to know what the building department said about this type of construction as well. What did you do for the foundation?
FauxZen69 10 months ago
This is very interesting. I'd very much like to see you do a series on this.
ZephZhang 10 months ago
that is just simply awesome. my wifes parents live o several acres and always askig us to move out there. most of their land is clay too. we were thinking of digging a hole in ground and building and underground home with a garden for a roof forget the name of that kinda home though. this would be awesome for the structure of it since we would have all the clay piled high anyway. your house will practicaly be bomb & bullet proof lol. thanks for sharing...
FixedByDoc 10 months ago
that's really cool. I love the barb-wire idea.
from a distance it reminds me of something in a quake game...
zppz 10 months ago
You pray to God, my friend. Cos when Nibiru/X comes along - "Not one rock shall be left upon another"
Lusitanojn 10 months ago
come the collapse, a man with those kind of skills will be the thing to have. metro sexual late geeks will be of absolutely no use. I feel a rebirth of the masculine coming on.
1adadada 10 months ago 37
@1adadada "I feel a rebirth of the masculine coming on." - That's what got us in the world we're living in now. we need a return to the feminine, a matriarchy. Strong hands and arms can only do so much.
HappyHooker83 7 months ago
@HappyHooker83 No, what got us to this point was greed and stupidity of the masses.
ccrg109 6 months ago
@ccrg109 No, it started with a patriarchy...and it deteriorated from there until it feed off the negativities of the patriarchy ie the penchant for war, violence, lack of empathy, etc.
HappyHooker83 6 months ago
@HappyHooker83 A matriarchy can be just as bad. There is no reason to believe that a strict matriarchy is a good idea.
ccrg109 6 months ago
@ccrg109 Bitch...we ain't like ya'll! We bring peace, that is why we are in charge of bearing the kids! Ya'll bring strife, and shit! Recognize. You come from a womyn. Respect us. What, you hate your mom?
HappyHooker83 6 months ago
@HappyHooker83 What, you hate your dad? It takes 2 to make a child last time I checked. Your hostility gives no merit to a matriarchy, you have just proved my point.
ccrg109 6 months ago
@ccrg109 Yeah, but we contribute the egg AND carry your sorry ass for nine months, sacrificing our bodies in the process just to carry your sorry, unappreciative ass. So appreciate that, you womyn hating bitch!
Next time I'm pregnant and I have a son like you who says some shit like that, I'll slap the living shit out of him, as your mom should of done to you!
HappyHooker83 6 months ago
@HappyHooker83 You have no idea how much demerit you are giving to females everywhere with your hostility. You have proved my point that a matriarchy is just as bad as a patriarchy. I never said I was not appreciative of women, I love women. However, being appreciative has nothing to do with the issue at hand.
On the other hand, you go ahead and beat your kid. My mother was more intelligent and had more class than that.
ccrg109 6 months ago
@ccrg109 You are an asshole who hates womyn. End of story.
HappyHooker83 6 months ago
@HappyHooker83 If you say so. Seems you know everything...or not.
ccrg109 6 months ago
@ccrg109 Something you don't treat your mom with respect. Okay, caveman, my attitude is the product of the patriarchy. If it wasn't for aggressive assholes like you, I wouldn't have to RESPOND the way I do. So it is because of the patriarchy and punks like you that I RESPOND this way; I am responding to you since you almost do not deserve my respect! Second, you are STEREOTYPING! Goes to show your real disdain for the matriarchy and womyn in general ie your own mom!
HappyHooker83 6 months ago
@HappyHooker83 You attitude is the product of your own actions. The fact that you blame others for your actions shows immaturity and lack of responsibility.
In what way have I been aggressive? I have not even said one curse word. You are just immature and cannot reason with me because you do not know how to.
You say I am stereotyping? How? Because I say a matriarchy is no better than a patriarchy, you seem to be very sexist in your thinking. You hate men and think they should be sub-servant...
ccrg109 6 months ago
@HappyHooker83 Well, bad news for femi-nazis like yourself, REAL women work together with REAL men. There is no need for a matriarchy nor a patriarchy. The sooner you come to realize this, the better off your life will be.
ccrg109 6 months ago
@ccrg109 Feminazi, bitch? Calling me some silly, kindergarten word. You sound the problem with the patriarchy. It is bitch niggas like YOU that got me realizing that the only way to stop this shit is to bring about a matriarchy.
HappyHooker83 6 months ago
@HappyHooker83 Its stupid idiots like you that hold the human race from progressing into the future. Because of people like you, humans are de-evolving.
ccrg109 6 months ago
@1adadada i highly doubt that.... this culture has been overly male energy driven for wayyy to long... the perfect balance is what is coming upon us
911WASanINSIDEjob420 2 months ago
Wow!! I am impressed, where did you get your building info/instructions? Did you draw out your own floor plan? blessings to you, thanks for sharing!
jmcclellan54321 10 months ago
Great video man. Please keep us updated. Really interesting!
hotheadedjoelhaha 10 months ago
Awesome video and tutorial for building these types houses. Glad to see someone who is willing to take the time to show it. Thanks for sharing and posting.
firearms1894 10 months ago
Whats the website for the bags?
thehilitereel 10 months ago
This project of yours really has me thinking of other applications. Know my home is not a safe place in the event of any attack from outside forces. Don't want to move and can't afford to move but using these filled bags could make for a secure place, well more secure than what I've got now. Plus these would make for wonder shelters for dogs, chickens, goats, etc. not all at once. lol. Thinking of getting some bags and letting the guys build something for the billy goat... Thanks! :)
VivianRinSC 11 months ago
How do you get by all the permits and inspections?
kcrotsley 11 months ago
Jesus its a house and a bunker all in one :O are you going for a crawl space or basement? Also have you tested one of these with small arms and assult rifles?
pfcfaflik 11 months ago
good luck, it looks great. sound proof to. i want one.
cjb4187 11 months ago
I've built some garden walls at our summer house out in the country using the earth bag technique. This year I'm planning do some additional construction. The problem is that the barbed wire ran out and apparently my slave masters have made it illegal for anyone here to use barbed wire. I'm finding that I can't get it anywhere.
Does anyone know any other solution of making the bags stick?
Launchapproval 11 months ago
COSTS???
koch46 11 months ago
Awesome. Would have done more underground though. Maybe future plan to increase that "root cellar"? Good job. Link to those sacks please?
TheGrayman1234 11 months ago
Thats great! What state do u live in that u don't need a permit, (if u don't mind me asking)??? We are going to move, but we want to move to a state that there is such a thing as "private property"!!! LOL That is soooo cool. Good luck and God bless SidewinderFF
SidewinderFF 11 months ago
thats how a "real man" handles things, not much money but you use the wisdom and common sense God gave, to bad theres not more men like you- preferably single too..lol
oceaneyess67 11 months ago
good luck!!!!
lduve1010 11 months ago
Groovy! Kind of like the straw bale construction I've seen :P
arcanekrusader 11 months ago
Crazy, I have never heard of an earthbag home. I've read up on a lot of the other earth home designs but this is new to me. I'm guessing this will double as a bug out type location out in the middle of nowhere? Looks great so far!
brown55061 11 months ago
Looks fantastic.
0urGaia 11 months ago
i didnt see any eletric or pluming, but man what a sold place ty for shareing , and if u plan on eletric , would love too see another vid on that
koolance2012 11 months ago
Did u just dig the clay with a shovel and stuff it straight into the bags as is - gravel and grass and all? or do u sift the clay first?
BiggerThinking1 11 months ago
wow! keep us posted on this man
forestlight5 11 months ago
now thats cool as hell!!!
yyuguy 11 months ago
What other plans do you have for Well water, Power sources, Planting of food etc? Woud love to hear all about your plans.
Bassmarko 11 months ago
I like how he put it so scientifically pound the crap out of it! hahaha looks like a good idea though, are you building a bunker by any chance? might not be a bad idea to build one nowadays
thomas242007 11 months ago
Impressive, nice piece of ground, looks like you have a lot of bases covered. You thinking about steel shutters on those windows -not kidding. Fireproof roof, walls ect.
A town close by is a good thing, if you were way out by your lonesome you'd be easy pickins. People would try to pull in every now and then and steal, comes with the territory. They'll take gas, tools, whatever. Stopped when we got a couple dogs, I'm a firm believer in guard dogs. Mine saved my little girl. Good luck!
fyte4it 11 months ago
Thanks for showing this. I really look forward to any updates you might upload. BTW, I would like to see you prepare a bag for use.
monterock100 11 months ago
Wow thats pretty cool
TurboInsomniac 11 months ago
Any problem with getting permits? Are you going to flush mount the electrical or sandwich conduit between the bags? Real impressive. Most people I hear talking about shtf live in the city, kind of defeats the purpose of large scale prepping. Good luck with all the work ahead. Once you get dried in the work really begins.
tgpdlp1 11 months ago
great project !
gasdorf 11 months ago
Ok, I read about the roof, check my comment below about Ferro Cement roof, partial arch.
nextdimensions 11 months ago
Earthbag is awesome! Owen Geiger has a lot of cool designs available and a great blog. Please keep us updated on the build!
PS How are you doing the roof?
nextdimensions 11 months ago
@nextdimensions - For the roof we're using some sheet metal roofing we came across from a house that was getting remodeled.
StormCloudsGathering 11 months ago
Try create a bond ( lay them 1/2 over the one below) like bricks you will find it more stable laterally and increase the tensile component of the wall. Great Idea.
The only other suggestion is to create conrete achors with threaded rod up thru the bags to the top plate( say every 6ft). Again great Idea.
61markt 11 months ago
Another way to do a home pretty cheap is to pour a slab then pour diesel on the slab once cured then lay out some plastic pour a slab on top the first slab then you let it cure and hoist that solid slab up into place it forms walls. Then there are eco domes they are innexpensive to build and are great as sound protection you can insulate with all kinds of methods I would like to do one with newspaper insulation on top a rock shell with a rock shell on top double rock.
cdltpx 11 months ago
I wish you much luck! It looks amazing thus far and I am quite interested to see it later down the road. What are the overall dimension of this? I am fascinated by the earth bag idea but slightly apprehensive where trying it is concerned; I might screw something up lol.
elusive1003 11 months ago
Congrats. How long before you finish?
MAXBLAYLOCK 11 months ago
@MAXBLAYLOCK - Not sure really. Lots of variables that are hard to calculate.
StormCloudsGathering 11 months ago
Good luck.
ironheadgram 11 months ago
Very interesting. I'll watching the progress.
I think, in time, you are going to wish you had built the root cellar bigger though. I was wondering about using the rebar, as you did near the window, for lateral strength in the walls instead of the barbed wire. Wouldn't it be stronger?
fletcher3913 11 months ago
Very cool man. Hope everything goes well. Can't wait to see the next video.
catdoc541 11 months ago
I built a house in concrete block 33 years ago. The exterior was completed in 9 months working alone. The interior required an additional year. I know the work ahead that you face. I hope to see the progress on your home. The best to you.
captaintlc 11 months ago
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LivingHistorySchool 11 months ago
Good Luck! That looks very interesting! Can't wait to see the progress.
CHEECHAKOSMONTANA 11 months ago
We have lots of red clay but not much sand. We can build a structure under 12 ft square and call it a shed, no permit needed. I like the idea for storing, etc.
What is the ratio of clay to sand?
LadyStonecut 11 months ago
@LadyStonecut - 70% sand 30% clay is considered ideal, but you can get away with 60 / 40.
StormCloudsGathering 11 months ago
@StormCloudsGathering is that 70% sand by volume or by weight?
manofreedom 11 months ago
Good luck...though I'm not a believer in such a thing. Your project is very interesting, and I'll be fascinated to see how it turns out. Do we know what the rate of breakdown or decay in such a structure might be and how easy it would be to fix? In short, how long will the bags last, what happens if the contents get wet after hardening, etc...?
veritasfiles 11 months ago
@veritasfiles Earthbag structures will last a LONG time. See those earth walls on every archaeology dig?
nextdimensions 11 months ago
OMG, this looks like soooo much work. Where are you getting all the clay mixture? I live on a river bed, it wouldn't work here. Only sand.
moonshadow93924 11 months ago
I like this Arron. We thaught about building a strw bale home at one point. Time did not allow it though. Keep us posted on the progress. Take care.
piptaac101 11 months ago
Thanks for sharing. If you could scrape up some type of metal roof that would be really cool. Good luck on your project.
darkwing1a 11 months ago
Very nice. This is one option I'm looking at myself. I am also considering hay bale, or concrete construction.
TheHossUSMC 11 months ago
It's good when your partner is of the same mind set as you. I'm married to one of those American Idol watchers.
zerk54 11 months ago
I'm impressed - we're impressed! How did you pound the sand clay mix in the bags? Manually or with a machine?
Myrmecia 11 months ago
@Myrmecia - With a hand tamper that we bought at the local tractor supply. The kind used in construction to compact dirt before laying concrete.
StormCloudsGathering 11 months ago
@StormCloudsGathering how much do you estimate the cost of building the home will end up? Was the concrete foundation expensive?
10iggi01 11 months ago
@10iggi01 - We spent about 1200 on the foundation. I did the digging, created the forms, and rigged the rebar but we decided to hire some guys for the final pour. It was that final pour that cost the most.
StormCloudsGathering 11 months ago
@StormCloudsGathering wow i was set to make fun of this but it looks sturdy as hell, i assume you put the rebar in there when the eath bag is wet right? my family owns a piece of land way the hell out in the country and i might do this idea looks like it could with stand a direct nuclear blast nice job how long did it take to dig and to set all the bags and rebar up?
thomas242007 11 months ago
@StormCloudsGathering amazing idea! you poured a foundation of concrete? how deep did you make it?
you've really inspired me - this is much better for insulation that a log cabin or something of that nature.
i was planning on getting a property - and i never even thought to look for clay/sand. Here in Ontario up north its a lot of Canadian shield bedrock - but there is clay in most of Ontario if you dig.
fightthefuture08 10 months ago
That's awesome man. Living off the land, using local materials. Can't wait to see the finished product.
WorldBankofAmero 11 months ago
Looks great mate, very inspiring. How close to civilisation is it?
Wildhogg27 11 months ago
@Wildhogg27 - Very close to a small town of 6000 people. Walking distance even, but at the same time we have nothing but woods in every direction around us.
StormCloudsGathering 11 months ago 7
@pdlumina - Wood burning stove, dry toilets, natural gray water filtering channels, solar when we can afford it... not soon though probably.
StormCloudsGathering 11 months ago
Outstanding! I wish the building codes in MASS would allow. Love the idea.
jeffreylane7 11 months ago
Awesome! You couldn't even imagine doing that here in the UK because of all the crippling regulations and over-fussy authorities.
0muffins0 11 months ago 12
@0muffins0 Yea, same in France !
Nakititia 11 months ago
@0muffins0 - Where we are living is one of the few places in the U.S. that has zero building code. We researched it before buying the land.
StormCloudsGathering 11 months ago
@0muffins0 - Your 'guys' who come and inspect things like that won't take bribes to ignore it? Amazing.
BKL8008 10 months ago
@0muffins0 So, some of the people are hired to assist in making the English national constitution a success, but to sum the whole, the people are crippling themselves and their nation, . . .
phillipgaley 10 months ago
Good job. Shared on FB already. :)
liabatud67 11 months ago
Great Video! I have been looking at this kind of construction for a while now and been really considering it. Looks great and cant wait to see the finished product!
OutONoWhere 11 months ago
I have a question , great vid first off , those bags will break down correct if so them what happens ???
MrMADMOFO 11 months ago
@MrMADMOFO - The bags only break down when exposed to extended sunlight. In the end they are covered with wire mesh and cement mortar. At that point they will last indefinitely in the dark. However, once the clay / sand mixture is cured they form adobe bricks which can last thousands of years on their own (even if the sacks weren't there).
StormCloudsGathering 11 months ago
@StormCloudsGathering for the info !
MrMADMOFO 11 months ago
You've taken a look at permaculture for food growing strategies, right? You have perfect land for creating a forest garden.
repfreedomforce 11 months ago
@repfreedomforce - We are doing permaculture on the hill and raised bed systems in the lower area. I'm going to be making videos about this at some point.
StormCloudsGathering 11 months ago
how much land do you have and were if u dont mined me asking and i ask only because its always bin a dream of mine to own land and build a sustainable homestead on it
tomyhill123 11 months ago
@tomyhill123 - a little over 11 acres
StormCloudsGathering 11 months ago
Interesting. What are your expected budget costs? What will be your R value when done?
lizadfuel 11 months ago
@lizadfuel - We're about $6000 into it so far... We're hoping to get out of it at about $10,000, but there are always unexpected cost. The R value we really can't know yet. The weak link is the roof. We are using metal roofing and we are going to beef up the insulation as much as possible, but we won't know till it's done.
StormCloudsGathering 11 months ago
@StormCloudsGathering Hey man check into a Ferro Cement roof, in an arch form, I read about a guys build somewhere it was SOLID! Very nice roof, arch, with forms, chicken wire, and ferro cement applied in layers. Very warm and strong! I think it was in Maine? I can't remember. (his walls were standard cement brick)
nextdimensions 11 months ago
@nextdimensions - We considered doing that, but I don't feel confident enough with precision rebar work to rig a roof that large for ferocement just yet.
StormCloudsGathering 11 months ago
@StormCloudsGathering I understand. Looking forward to seeing your updates, maybe you can do a quick music video of some still photos with general text notes, for some more explanations. (rebar methods, tips, tricks etc)
nextdimensions 11 months ago
That looks like a fun project. Well done. Thanks for showing.
zalida100 11 months ago
Interesting building technique, but I wonder about a few things:
- I hope you don't live in a seismically active area, because one of those walls could kill someone if it collapses on them.
- I'm surprised you use the ground as a floor. What about cold and humidity, especially in the winter?
Ape65 11 months ago
@Ape65 - This technique was specifically designed to handle earthquakes. If you research earthbag building you will see that they were tested under extreme conditions. The bags sway and flex under movement, but they don't fall easily. I don't use ground as a floor. We have a concrete slab. It's just dirty right now.
StormCloudsGathering 11 months ago
cool.
How do you run the plumbing and electrical? Whats the roof going to be made out of?
What made you choose this type of construction over traditional construction?
-TEW
theeastwatch 11 months ago 2
@theeastwatch - I'll have to make another video on plumbing and electrical. Or if you want you can get the earthbag building book which gives instructions on that.
StormCloudsGathering 11 months ago
I have always liked the song at the end of your video's, just curious the artist and title of the song so I can find it?
MrTommyroc 11 months ago
@MrTommyroc Song is Inner Universe by Origa
OutONoWhere 11 months ago
You should do a swimming pool in the hole thats left over when you dig out all that sand and clay
spamllpitdept 11 months ago 2
What about the floors and ceiling?
Houshalter 11 months ago
@Houshalter - The floor is concrete, the roof is normal framing with sheet metal and the ceiling will just be wood planks probably.
StormCloudsGathering 11 months ago
whats the R value?
mercen144 11 months ago
@mercen144 I think he was referring to a thermal insulation value. In some countries they call it a "U" value. Basically a measure of the ability of a surface to reduce heat transmission. Something like that.
Check wikipedia - There'll be something there on it no doubt.
zalida100 11 months ago
@zalida100 - Exactly.
StormCloudsGathering 11 months ago
Where did you get the clay, are you in Georgia?
kingsforerunner 11 months ago
@kingsforerunner - East Texas.
StormCloudsGathering 11 months ago
lol this is pretty awesome
spamllpitdept 11 months ago
don't you have a house you can just live in
Tommy4216 11 months ago
@Tommy4216 - Not right now. We have a travel trailer. It' a bit cramped.
StormCloudsGathering 11 months ago
That looks crazy cool.
WeAllJuggleKnives 11 months ago
Well done.
ellorybockting 11 months ago