More book reviews: “This book is very useful for anyone interested in working with earthbags…even those who have experience, since there are many new and innovative concepts presented. It embraces all aspects of safely constructing vertical earthbag walls, discusses ways to insulate and plaster them, and talks about roof options and other details. It even … Read more
More book reviews: “I have built with earthbags for over twenty years, having helped develop the concept with Nader Khalili in the early 1990’s. Of all the texts on earthbag building that exist (including mine), I have to say that Owen Geiger’s Earthbag Building Guide is by far the most thorough, detailed and technically useful … Read more
Earthbag Building Guide: Vertical Walls Step-by-Step By Owen Geiger Much has been learned about earthbag building over the last few decades through research, trial and error, and sharing of information. It is becoming increasingly clear what works best and why. And now with engineer-approved methods for building in code-enforced areas, it is time to pull … Read more
The difference in quality between consumer grade tools the public typically buys and contractor tools is astounding. The tools I’ve bought from contractor supply outlets have stood up to daily use for many years. Some never break or experience any problems. On the other hand, ordinary tools from building supply centers can break or wear … Read more
Jesse Loving reviewed my upcoming earthbag book and told me he thinks his slider is simpler to build and better than my favorite slider. Today he sent the details on how to build his slider. It’s a single sheet of 14 gauge steel: 20″ x 16″ One 4″ 90 degree bend along 20″ axis, making … Read more
By now you’re probably getting excited like I am about using open weave mesh bags and tubes. I came up with this $10 solution for filling bags and tubes. It has a 3-gallon metal bucket chute with the bottom cut out and a heavy duty leather shoulder strap riveted on with three pop rivets per … Read more