Sunlight will break down polypropylene bags after a few weeks. Here’s a new idea to protect against UV damage. Tarps are big and awkward. Painting the bags is extra work and sort of messy. Shade cloth seems like one of the fastest, best methods to protect against UV damage. Secure the shade cloth to the bags with 2” galvanized roofing nails or something similar. Thanks to Ruedi for this tip.
earthbag roundhouse
Nuestra Earthbag Cabana
Earthbag roundhouse with thatch roof.
Earthbag in Pinal Villa Costalegre, Mexico
“An ExPat experience of building a small house in Pinal Villa, Costalegre, Jalisco.
Earthbag Sea Front Home on Private Beach for Sale
Asking Price: $198,000 USD
• Beautiful Sea Front Home on 1/2 Acre lot, very private Beach
• Private Road
• Walk a 150 Feet off the Front Porch and you’re relaxing in the water.
• Deck around entire home and includes both upper and lower screen rooms.
First Earthbag House in Tamil Nadu, India
“This earthbag house is environment friendly, very cheap to build. Operational energy is almost nil.”
The Mud Home.com Interior
Update on Kerry’s roundhouse in Turkey that withstood an earthquake. The interior is looking real nice.