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If the roof is the hat of your home, then the stem wall is the gum boots. The first half metre or so of your walls should be constructed from a water resistant material. Earthships often use recycled tyres filled with gravel for this purpose. In my area, traditional mud homes are built upon a raised stone base. I used two layers of gravel-filled sacks.
Some people pour concrete here, but I don’t recommend it with mud homes. Aside from the environmental impact, Portland cement has a habit of wicking up water. Your home might not disintegrate, but it could suffer from rising damp.
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Just as with the stem wall, the foundations of a mud home need to be constructed from a material that rids itself of water fast. Again concrete isn’t the best solution as it holds water. Digging a rubble trench about half a metre below grade is probably the best method (and the one I used).
It creates a type of sieve beneath the house which allows the rain to drain quickly away. Even when my home was encircled by a moat of water, I could put my hand under the floorboards and feel the dirt next to the wall was bone dry. Money-Saving Tips in Every Issue!At MOTHER EARTH NEWS, we are dedicated to conserving our planet's natural resources while helping you conserve your financial resources. You'll find tips for slashing heating bills, growing fresh, natural produce at home, and more. That's why we want you to save money and trees by subscribing through our earth-friendly automatic renewal savings plan. By paying with a credit card, you save an additional $5 and get 6 issues of MOTHER EARTH NEWS for only $12.95 (USA only).You may also use the Bill Me option and pay $17.95 for 6 issues.