The quantity of clay represents approximately 20% of the volume of firewood.
It forms the basis of the mortar that transforms a simple pile of wood into a solid wall of a wooden house.
Building the foundation for a wooden house is simple.
To do this, it is enough to make a simple stone foundation, pouring the stone layer by layer with a liquid solution that penetrates well into all voids.
The technique of installing a wooden wall is simple, but it requires precision and careful installation of the wood on a mortar with a minimum thickness of joints.
To make the wall warmer, there is a little technological secret.
It is about the fact that the solution of clay and straw should not be laid in one layer, but in two parallel beds.
This creates a layer of air in the thickness of the clay, which prevents the joints from freezing and forming thermal bridges.
When installing the corners, in order to give greater solidity to the entire structure, the technique of covering rows of wood must be used, as for traditional masonry.
For windows and doors, boxes are assembled according to the width of the wall. They are placed on the masonry in the intended location.
The ends of the wood are integrated into the walls.
This is what the house looks like once the stairs leading to the main door and the landscaping are complete. It’s really lovely, isn’t it?
It’s really nice to see that economical and eco-friendly homes can be beautiful too!
