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Protecting Earthbag Walls from UV Damage with Shade Cloth

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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 … Continue reading →

Raschel Bags Susceptibility to UV Damage Confirmed

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Just like polypropylene bags, raschel bags also are susceptible to UV damage. This is no surprise to long term readers, but I’m just reporting my experience to encourage earthbag builders to protect their structures from ultraviolet damage. The raschel earthbag … Continue reading →