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How Long Does it Take to Build with Earthbags?

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 9, 2015 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Lots of readers ask how long it takes to build with earthbags. Well, that’s difficult to answer because the strength of workers varies and every job is different. But it’s good to have an approximate figure to work with for … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthbag Building | Tagged earthbag construction, earthbag house, earthbag walls, how fast is earthbag?, how fast?, how long does it take?, natural building, rate of construction, speed of building | 12 Replies

Pacific Packaging Earthbag Specifications

Natural Building Blog Posted on February 23, 2011 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

The following information has been provided by Pacific Packaging in Tangent, Oregon. They are the first bag supplier to actively promote earthbag building on their website. We have no financial interest in their company and do not accept advertising since … Continue reading →

Posted in Bag Material, Introduction | Tagged bag supplier, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag home, earthbag house, earthbag walls, Pacific Packaging, poly bags, supplier | 2 Replies

Green Retaining Walls

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 8, 2010 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Geosynthetics Magazine is a valuable go-to source for technical earthbag articles. This is a great, free resource for serious earthbag builders, especially commercial builders. They have a new article about natural green facades on earthbag highway retaining walls. It’s surprisingly … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Economics, Introduction, Landscaping, Structural aspects | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag retaining wall, earthbag walls, geosynthetic, retaining wall, sand bag | 9 Replies

Insulated Earthbag/Geotextile Basement Walls

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 4, 2010 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

This article describes a low cost method of building insulated basement walls without concrete, using geotextiles. Typical basement walls are expensive and use large amounts of concrete, a major contributor to global climate change. Concrete basement walls are typically built … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate, Design, Economics, Insulation, Introduction, Structural aspects | Tagged basement wall, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag houses, earthbag walls, geotextile basement wall, geotextile walls, insulated basement walls, low cost basement, superinsulated | 13 Replies

Earthbag Privacy Walls

Natural Building Blog Posted on September 16, 2009 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

In addition to many other uses, earthbags also make great privacy walls. Besides being beautiful, privacy walls help block wind and noise, and keep out stray dogs and prying eyes. You can greatly enhance your home using this dirt cheap … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Introduction, Landscaping | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag walls, privacy walls, sandbag | 16 Replies

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