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i didn't have time or money or patients for all that but yeah, i invented styrocrete too.... i made a hundred squares, six at a time to 38X38X3, i used bean bag filling, i mixed the styrofoam and cement first then added water. I attached the squares with mortar. My pump house has been out there since 1982, it outlived the pump and the well and now the grand daughters use it as a fairy house and there are no boys allowed....

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Haha that is great! Thank you for pioneering it! Subscibe for new builds coming soon!

@InTheTubeNotOfTheTube

Жыл бұрын

You invented styrocrete? Ok!

@c50ge

10 ай бұрын

Be careful with the no boys or no girls allowed. Do you want grandkids?

@dirttdude

10 ай бұрын

@@InTheTubeNotOfTheTube I did... i don't know of it's existence before then, i came up with the best ratio of cement and styrofoam through trial and error with no book or internet assistance back in 1982. if you know of somebody that did it before me i'll eat crow, otherwise F U, millennial

@dirttdude

10 ай бұрын

@@c50ge uh... all club houses, fairy houses and tree houses are boys only or no boys allowed... Save your rainbow trans horseshit for somebody else. MF

Saw you on your local news! Congratulations 👏 that's what's needed to legitimize alterative building methods so everyone can live a life of freedom from a debit crushing existence!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's our goal!

@jo-annegawley5027

7 ай бұрын

EXACTLY what I am trying to do...THIS has given me so much more hope of building my dream Houseboat.

Hands down the best presentation I have seen yet on this subject! While the other guys are still experimenting with materials and processes, you demonstrate a proven process with all the details needed to replicate. Thank you very kindly, sir!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

More builds coming soon! Stay tuned

@jo-annegawley5027

7 ай бұрын

RIGHT?? I am so excited finding THIS channel.

I'm afraid I'd chuck all the storage and equipment out and make that beautiful building into a cozy outdoor getaway space...

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Haha love it! We are building more of those now! Subscribe for new bigger builds coming soon!

@SchoolforHackers

7 ай бұрын

Me too...

@jo-annegawley5027

7 ай бұрын

I was going to ask, how much rent per month would be, while I build my houseboat...hehehehe

@SchoolforHackers

7 ай бұрын

@@jo-annegawley5027 Believe it or not, here in Albuquerque they’ve made building little rentals like this legal. We have a huge yard, but building a boat here would be a mistake. If it only has a 3” draft maybe you could float it down the Rio Grande!

@jo-annegawley5027

7 ай бұрын

@@SchoolforHackers 🤣🤣🤣Yeah...Albuqueque is OUT, I am afraid. Although...I have heard of the term "Ships of the Desert"???? Maybe....NOT!🤣🤣🤣

set up a patreon so we can fund your continued research.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Working on a donate button in KZread. Stay tuned for new builds!

@michaelgrodecki4159

Жыл бұрын

​@@AbundanceBuild youtube takes like 40% of donations if I remember correctly.

interesting. i collect stuff that gets thrown away from job sites. FRP's, lead covered drywall, 4x6's iron rods. i'm the guy that stacks the trash bin nicely, i stack in a way for those who come and recycle metal who do that for a living. the nuts and bolts and screws that get thrown away is sad. right now i'm a hop skip and a jump from your location, i'm in riverside. i move around in construction, and solar installation, seeing you using recycled parts gives me a warm feeling. *very interesting build*

@AbundanceBuild

10 ай бұрын

Way to go! There is a lot of construction here and an unbelievable haul waiting in just about every dumpster 😁

@SchoolforHackers

7 ай бұрын

You’re a person after my own heart.

Keep building and videoing!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Stay tuned!

Having built some masonry domes, I have found that just using pure Portland cement with no sand or aggregate is near water proof. Paint it on. Borrowed that from an NGO that used it to seal cisterns in Chile.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for the tip! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

This looks exciting. The amount of unusual required equipment (mixer, foamer, shredder, etc) as well as workspace looks daunting compared to stick built. It's kinda hard to start small, experiment, learn, and then expand.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

We are making it simpler! Stay tuned for new builds!

For you , where you live , it cost you 1600 dollars . The majority of us don't have the knowledge experience and significant tools with the space and outbuildings to do all this . I am very intrigued by this method as it seems very versatile . The cost would be much more for me out here in California but still far cheaper than other ways that are as sound as this . This building is not the same as corrugated metal one assembled with sheetmetal screws . It's like a work of art . Thanks for showing us this method of building and giving good explanations of as you go through the process .

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! California may have some regulatory costs but we are making the machines cheaper and plug and play! Subscribe to be notified!

You're the man. I literally type in the search bar for videos like this and get nothing this good. So finally your video just popped up in my algorithm videos I might like..

@AbundanceBuild

14 күн бұрын

Welcome in! We have more videos coming soon! You can check out our playlist for a start to finish on this build :)

I've been using this method ever since watching your garage build, and I absolutely love it! Made a 6x10 slab, small (14-16") retainer wall, and used a kids pool as a form to make a small in ground concrete pool for my dogs. I personally recommend using either recycled wire fencing, or anything thicker than chicken wire, in the center for reinforcement as the long term structural capacity is still in the air... but for anything non structural, this is the way to go! Saves a ton of money in materials! My next project will be to pour my driveway with it to see how well it holds up.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing! We are about to share some new findings - stay tuned!

@richardmccann4815

Жыл бұрын

@ThisGuysChannel Don't use lime in the mix, the driveway will disintegrate.

@jo-annegawley5027

7 ай бұрын

I just LOVE & ADMIRE creative Humans....you, Sir, Are BRILLIANT.

Brilliant to see the building finished, That's one sweet project Steve you should be proud mate. Thanks for sharing👍

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Another great video, I have my StyroAirCrete house, 40’ x 32’ about 75% complete, in the dry with electrical, water and sewage rough connected. I have less than $17000.00 invested in it so far. Had to change a few ideas, but all in all it’s coming along great. I have done 98% by myself. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Chuck that is awesome! I love to hear this has inspired folks to tackle their own projects. I would love to hear what you have experienced in working with it. Good and bad. Email me at stephen.williams64@yahoo.com

@davidprins9401

Жыл бұрын

I’d love to see how it turns out - let us know if you make a vid or post pics

@jo-annegawley5027

7 ай бұрын

Congrats, Chuck!

Don't mind the negative comments. This was an excellent video. All the basic information needed for someone to do a similar project. You did use some specialty equipment, but you still made it clear how it can be done without it. Thanks for uploading.

@AbundanceBuild

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

greatly enjoy watching your videos and seeing the progress you've made in comparison to others. thanks

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hi Stephen, I am a student at Rowan University in NJ researching Aircrete this semester. My team and I are working on a research project that will hopefully lead to an actual building of an aircrete home. Since you have so much knowledge in this field, I would love to find out if you would be willing to answer a few questions to help guide our research. Thanks so much!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Billyvoll I would love to talk to you about this. My email is stephen.williams64@yahoo.com

@jo-annegawley5027

7 ай бұрын

Exciting...Love your research project.

save time curving wood by buying home depot 2x4's

@pavlovssheep5548

7 ай бұрын

@@AbundanceBuild the home depot timbre comes already curved

@AbundanceBuild

7 ай бұрын

@@pavlovssheep5548 hahaha! Good one 🤣

@tylerk.7947

7 ай бұрын

Hahah exactly

@magapefarmshomestead6453

7 ай бұрын

LOL

@Zekerose

7 ай бұрын

@@pavlovssheep5548 thank you, you made my day

A great job of the recap of the whole project. Your work with this shed and your workshop are exceptionally informative and highly motivational. Thanks for all the clear information. I'm absolutely looking forward to your next project - and those of your followers should they share them with you. I have property in Montana with 40 below winters. I have a log cabin but will absolutely build with this method on the next project. I am also considering building with this system in the Philippines. From one extreme to the other!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Jason I am glad the videos have been helpful. Good luck with your projects.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Workshop July 25 - 28th!

I like the fact you give people IDEAS ..." What if"...!!!???

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! We are all in this together! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

@tclodfelter8789

Жыл бұрын

@@AbundanceBuild Already did about a year ago! :>)

Hi Stephen to say the least have felt incredibly blessed to been exposed to your videos, planning on constructing with Styrofoam air Crete in the coming months. Look forward to future updates and engineering stamps!!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Great job! New builds coming soon!

Great Job!!!! Love it!!!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Really enjoyed your journey with styrocrete. Again, thanks.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

More builds coming soon!

I have been following your building progress. I love the shed that you have made. Thank you for doing this and I am thrilled to hear that you are doing an e-course for this method.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! New bigger builds coming soon!

Super cool. Its really awesome to see where youve taken this from your first video to here. Congratulations on all your achievements

@AbundanceBuild

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! We are just getting started!

Excellent video, very well done, the shed turned out great!

@AbundanceBuild

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

Very Nice! We look forward to the next project!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I'm super impressed with the resourcefulness of this! Thanks for sharing. And congratulations on a great result!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you! Subscribe for bigger builds and opportunities coming soon!

Awesome build. Very creative. Thank you for sharing!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and you're welcome Juan! Subscribe for new builds and opportunities coming soon!

Wow that’s a lot of work! Impressive project.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Making it easier for the next builds. Subscribe for new bigger builds coming soon!

I like the higher wall design a lot. Looking forward to seeing your next builds!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

Thank you for recapping the project! This is wonderful.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Wow, that's incredible. The roof looks so good I thought it was metal before you got to that part. Thanks so much for sharing this technique and information.

@AbundanceBuild

7 ай бұрын

You're welcome! If you'd like to learn step by step how to make buildings like these check out our online class: abundance.build/classes/

greetings from Estonia! Looks good! well done!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Greetings! Thank you!

Thank you for this wonderful display. I watched it over 20 times and soon I will start the project according to your instructions. I wish you all the best .

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! You can do it! We have updates coming soon - subscribe to be notified!

I just discovered your channel. I built 1 of the original Integrated Concrete Form (ICF) homes in Louisville, and our now we have moved to an island paradise where we built our 700 square meter concrete home by the ocean. We are energy efficient homesteaders living an Awesome life. From my experience with ICF, your construction methods have worthwhile potential for builders and homesteaders who want to build energy and cost efficient buildings. I look forward to seeing more of your videos and techniques. Continued Success! Greg Note1: what is an interesting concept that my friends were doing was shredding another material and mixing it to create highly resilient concrete. Maybe we can talk about their concept in the future. Cheers! Note 2: I have a great concrete painting tip for you as well.

@AbundanceBuild

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Welcome to the channel! Yes feel free to share any ideas in the comment section - people love to read them and try them out!

Very good presentation. Lot of know-how, experimentation and hard work! I especially appreciate your concise, fact-filled voice-over. Not sure where you live, but probably some municipalities would be a pain about building codes.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes we are trying to get general approvals for people to use but ultimately you have to build where the government treats you best. Subscribe for new bigger builds coming soon!

I cannot wait 'til you start droppin' more videos and content. I love your stuff, man. You're going to change the world with learning how to perfect your building methodolgies.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We are so excited to share what we have been working on; the goal is to be world changing!

@jo-annegawley5027

7 ай бұрын

I just found the channel & haven't stopped watching....Love eco-friendly, creative Humans.

Great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Subscribe for new builds and opportunities coming soon!

Just a random thought here, if you held a live event super chat maybe their could be a chance to acquire funds to bankroll your styro crete pumper. I know I would ask you a question for 5 dollars or you could start a KZread membership for 5 dollars where we could get more detailed information on questions we may have, just something to throw out there to see if it sticks or not........

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Working on it! Stay tuned!

Lol that styrofoam shredder is genius!

@AbundanceBuild

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Wow that’s really nice and I’m very impressed! Awesome job Sir

@AbundanceBuild

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

thank you for showing and explaining all this

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

With the old time plasterers, they would put a pigment right in the last coat of mortar and it would never need painting at all. You could get almost any color. Also, they could finish it such that it would look like a mirror finish, like a fine automotive lacquer paint job, if that was what was desired.

@jasonsharpbucks

Жыл бұрын

maybe the lead helped with that

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! We have been looking into those additive colors. Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

@jo-annegawley5027

7 ай бұрын

@@AbundanceBuild When I helped render, in Australia, once it was tinted...you better LOVE that color as there is no painting over it....just a consideration.

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@wischmopps293

Жыл бұрын

Styrofoam gets recycled 100% if you throw it away here in Germany into the recycling process. 100%. It's easy to recycle everywhere cause it is pure You mix it with concrete and when your shed won't be some day, you never get the plastic out of it. The concrete will degenerate slowly and release plastic into the environment and the terrain of for the next owner of your place. If it is your kids, grandkid or someone else. Please stop with that. Or what do I oversee? Is that biodegenerable styrofoam?

@klauskaldera2837

Жыл бұрын

I love the design, it looks great, especially in a world of growing 'same-mess'! Congratulations!

@mikefeddersen2476

Жыл бұрын

Love your shed, any ideas of how structurally strong it is? Say compared to a 2x4 siding?

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

@@klauskaldera2837 Thank you! We have more new shapes coming soon!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

@@mikefeddersen2476 new tests coming soon! Subscribe to be notified

Metal roofing panel are cut to custom sizes and can be manipulated to achieve the desired curvature. A lot easier to make larger panels as well as assembling and disassembling them. Because the panels overlap every 3 feet, you can make a perfectly round mold. Your sharing is appreciated, thank you sir!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Good idea!

Stephen that looks great!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

16:28 you can use Elastomeric Paint and Part B paint hardener (mastic) to make Bed Liner for a truck.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

YOU are the BOSS! Phenomenal tutorial and job.

@AbundanceBuild

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! We have made huge advances since then! Check out our online class at abundance.build/classes/

I watched your lawnmower/shredder video... genius!!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Spectacular video. Nice job, good detail. Thanks!!

@AbundanceBuild

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Your video production capabilities are greatly appreciated. It makes it easier to quickly understand what is happening. Actually, you go a little too fast sometimes. But KZread has a couple of fixes for that. Anyway, I have been thinking on the StyroAirCrete for the last 24 hours after watching this video. And here is an idea/suggestion that came to me which I think could be worthwhile: Incorporate insulated glass block into your walls. What do you think of that? I mean, you have done great amounts of proof-of-concept already. So I figure you would have valuable suggestions/remarks about this. And thanks for the great content.👍

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

That is a good idea, we will look into it! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

@jo-annegawley5027

7 ай бұрын

Heya! I create art with those glass blocks as they have been deemed not Earthquake proof...Check in your areas but that is in B.C. Canada

This seems extremely labor and time intensive. I love the idea of recycled materials but it needs to be simplified and scalable. Hopefully people can run with it and make improvements

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

We have the simplified scalable solution now! Coming in an e-course very soon!

Another great project with excellent overview. You're super inspirational for alternative building techniques/materials. Thanks again.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew! New builds coming soon!

That is an awesome way to build. Great videos.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Subscribe for new bigger builds coming soon!

Wow! Wish I had the physical strength of a man. I am obsessed with building things that my 55 year old lady body can’t possibly do. Great job!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Actually we have a new method that we are about to share that we believe anybody can do! Especially in a group! If you love it you can do it! Subscribe to be notified!

Love this construction method. Using polystyrene that would otherwise end up in landfill

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

@planespeaking

Жыл бұрын

@@AbundanceBuild I have already

Great work! =) This seems like fun as well!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

It is! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

Most amazing build of a building I have seen in a long time. Thank you for sharing this as I am now trying to source the scrap styrofoam for a project like this. And I don't mind getting dirty to do this.

@AbundanceBuild

7 ай бұрын

If you don't want to get dirty we discovered a stucco free way to do it too! Check out our Online Class at abundance.build/classes/ to see all of our discoveries! Use coupon code: KZread for $400 off! This is version 1.0 and we are now past version 4.0!

Oh WOW that's beautiful!! I'd bet the thermal properties are so much better that metal and wood exterior siding.

@AbundanceBuild

7 ай бұрын

Yes for sure! It's R 3.2 per inch

Would be a great tiny home.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Check out our latest video to see the tiny houses we are building next! kzread.info/dash/bejne/f36DzK-ul8vgqZM.html

I'm so excited about what you talkin about that it really rocks my boat, thank you! I appreciate that you're mortal like the rest of us and I willing to confess pitfalls that Can and do happen

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

We are all working on this solution together! Thanks for your support!

Looks great man, excellent work.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for sharing. I think its great how you used the reclaimed & recycled materials the shape is very cool. old Europe Gothic church or even Buddhist temple....Love it. Your machines and innovation are admirable.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Stephen! Subscribe for new build shapes coming soon!

I really like the way you have developed the styro aircrete material and see the logic of having a formable aggregate that won't collapse in use and in fact has to be compacted. This seems to open up the possibility of placing it using a cob technique rather than pouring it into the formwork? From your experience do you think it possible to make a stiff enough mix that it could be hand placed to create freeform 3D compound curve sculptural structures that could then have a bonded ferrocement layer applied for structural tensile and compressive strength? The freeform structures I want to make will ultimately be buried and landscaped so having a material that is water tolerant like styro aircrete seems a perfect fit to make sculptural formwork? Also just wondering if you have experimented with fibre reinforcement like polypropylene or hemp? Thanks for sharing your work.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

In all of our tests to date, a mold is required to pack the styrocrete tightly. We are making custom molds now - stay tuned!

This was very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

That looks great. Thank you for sharing.

@AbundanceBuild

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Nico!

Another use for styrofoam is, mixing it with acetone and boom you have waterproof epoxy.

@AbundanceBuild

5 ай бұрын

Yea it's awesome! We experimented with it to cost the building but it just takes too much foam; it's 98% air

Been following along since the beginning. Patiently waiting for an update or showing how the roof copes with winter weather. Your styroaircrete placing method is sort of like a slip form. I’m curious if you could simply use the inner form and tool the styroaircrete from the outside by screeding along the arch form. Maybe do short lifts of a foot or so where the arch is more vertical?

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Good idea! Thanks for following the journey! We have a new build video coming soon with some different methods

The end result looks very acceptable, long been a fan of the Gothic arch and built a few. Thank you for sharing your efforts and findings with us of similar interests.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! New builds coming soon!

That shed is awesome!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

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Styropaperaircrete really is a good building material! Now that I'm feeling a little better I what to do some experiments adding biochar to the mix to strengthen the mix. There's a paper explaining that if you add it you can strengthen the mix by approx 30%.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Herger, glad you are feeling better. Yes I saw an article on biochar as well and then I forgot about it. I will look it up again. Thank you

@Acappellaokecom

28 күн бұрын

I'd like to make a small distinction between char and biochar, as far as I understand it. Biochar is just char, which has been charged with nutrients, then activated with microorganisms. Biochar is particularly beneficial for growing plants, but the added expense would have no value as a component in building material.

@HergerTheJoyous

28 күн бұрын

@@Acappellaokecom That is correct. Thanks. Calling it biochar is just an old gardeners habit.

Copied your foam stedder, followed all videos. My brother and I have a podcast. would like to see if you might be interested in coming on and talking about styrocrete. Planning on building my house out of this.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Great job! email abc@abundance.build for potential podcast collaboration

Wow! Best bow roof shed I've seen. You've thought of everything!

@AbundanceBuild

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! We made an online class showing you step-by-step how to make these buildings! check it out at: abundance.build/courses/affordable-building/

got a love these videos when they're like I built this for only $1600 like as if that's a freaking bargain that every single person can just go out and build them selves in one day.

@darkwingscooter9637

Жыл бұрын

$20000 worth of tools.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

It will never be one day build but we are getting it down to about 1 week and making the tools cheaper - so YES anyone can replicate it! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

@darkwingscooter9637

Жыл бұрын

@@AbundanceBuild Fair enough. One shouldn't include capex in build cost anyway, but it's important to note.

Fantastic. T Thanks for the video.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Subscribe for new bigger builds coming soon!

Maybe the one guy doesn’t like the looks of it, but I think it’s cool! Plus the construction is interesting. Wonder if you could make a root cellar with it. Cheers!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! Yes you could definitely make a root cellar! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

Wow, very interesting! Have you considered approaching the Aircrete manufacturer for sponsorship? You should! Fascinating build!

@AbundanceBuild

7 ай бұрын

We have explored the manufacturing options but in order to really get the best price you need to make it yourself! So we made the building method simple and filmed an Online Class to show you how to make it all! Check it out at abundance.build/classes/ , use coupon code KZread for $400 off!

Great job on this building.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Legendary! LOVE IT!

@AbundanceBuild

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Just getting started!

I have a neighbor who did commercial stucco/plaster work. The foam covered in stucco is exactly how commercial buildings are done.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! We love it cost savings without sacrificing quality! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

i'm so glad to see someone grabbing up all that styrofoam and finding a use for it. breaks my heart to see that stuff put in the garbage, and they wont accept it in my recycle bin.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Breaks our hearts too! We are working on scaling up our collection strategy now that we have a good use case. Subscribe for updates coming soon!

Great idea. Excellent video, Thank you !

@AbundanceBuild

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Subscribe for more builds coming soon!

As a self proclaimed tinker .Id love to have worked on this with you .just watching your video im going to turn my old electric lawn mower into a garden shredder for the composter . love the design as im in a snow area and we tend to have to remove snow from some of our shed roofs .Good job !! enjoy your problem solving .

@AbundanceBuild

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! We just finished compiling all of our research into an online class! Check it out at: abundance.build/classes/

Ever since I first saw earthbag, rammed earth and later aircrete domes I've wondered about using a metal sprayer to coat the outside with aluminum. I'm not sure the ideal thickness for such an aluminum shell, but it would be pretty weather resistant and there would be lots of options for finishing it.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Interesting idea! I wonder about the cost of aluminum compared to stucco? We are testing a self-healing stucco formula now! Subscribe to be notified!

@troywhite6039

Жыл бұрын

Maybe an aluminum powder mix into a thin layer of stucco, then heat blasted to melt the outer aluminum together.

It could also be built bigger to compensate for straight walls and a ceiling.The uneven and curved space behind the walls and attic could be insulated!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Good idea! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

the pretty look of this "stone tent" made me thinking about planting grass and flowers on it. if i ever do such a goodlooking shed which could also be the entrance to a cellar for vegetables or so..

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Cool idea! There is a company called Respyre thar makes biophlilic cement that can grow plants. They never got back with us but maybe you could get in touch!

Just found this channel, very interesting. I hope to see more video's in the future.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Welcome Brandon! Yes, we are about to drop some bigger builds and new shapes - subscribe to be notified!

I wonder about off gassing or the styrofoam in case of exposure to fire. And how does it hold up to blunt forces like wind and branches. Very cool building! Good job!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/head/PLhZQhMQAfmtiC2uVezl3rVhEDxQn8b12X You can watch our tests here! Subscribe for more tests coming soon!

REALLY like using recycled packaging waste for building - Well Done, Mate !! Ever consider making an ICF type block? Your Styrocrete on the sides with a pattern for poured concrete with openings for utilities and rebar in between (Code Compliant) ?? If the Styrocrete had screws in a pattern facing into the concrete pour, it would be laminated well A format similar to size of 4x4 of cinder blocks, would be mighty easy to work (Sailor, yes; getting old and thinking a Homestead might be smarter than fighting storms and expensive marinas....)

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I doubt it would be code compliant without official testing. To make an ICF block out of this stuff you would need a hydraulic press to get it to bond properly - we are focusing more on the DIYer for now! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

wow turned out awesome!!!!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

What a great presentation; what a lot of work

@AbundanceBuild

Ай бұрын

Thanks! We did the work to discover easier ways to get this result so you don't have to do it the hard way haha! We compiled it in an online class at abundancebuild.com

great work , I love the low cost. Some people might strengthen the walls to floor slab by drilling the concrete slab and fit galvanised starter bars 18 inches long , as you fill the walls it will give that extra bit of lateral strength in case you get earthquakes. Same with the ridge joint , you could bend up galvanised rebar into a Vee shape and add them to strengthen the ridge peak , better a little too much than 1 % too little :)

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Good thinking!

@jo-annegawley5027

7 ай бұрын

Yep....I am thinking Aluminum for my Houseboat.

Great way to recycle but styrene is an endocrine disrupter and prolonged exposure also results in nervous system damage. Idk if I'd want to build my walls with that.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

When you lock it in and behind a cement wall it is completely safe! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

It came out awesome great work!! A labor intensive way to build that’s for sure! Seem to have many benefits especially the cost and ability to recycle so many materials.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice work. Looks great !

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Amazing! But that's got to be more work than worrying about sofits.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! We have a new easier way to do it! Subscribe for new builds coming soon!

This is not a DIY video. This is a "look what I built" video. There is no way anyone could build this thing based on this video. But I learned enough to know this is not to be repeated.

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

This is the last in a series of videos that give step by step instructions. We have now simplified the method further and are filming an e-course and hosting workshops to make sure that anyone can 100% replicate it! Subscribe to be notified!

Man, that turned out great!

@AbundanceBuild

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!