The virtues of clay plaster extend into far beyond what originally drew Graeme and I in. I've always loved the smooth, earthy texture and feel of it. It's natural, non-toxic, and chemical free. It's porosity is a nice companion to our breathable Blox. Clays are hygroscopic – they absorb moisture if humidity is high, hold … Continue reading Progress Update: Interior Clay Plaster
No regrets. It's stunning. This room has a combination of the exterior and interior walls. first layer of base plaster. Scored, ready for smooth coat No doubt that this is labor intensive. The plaster line items comprises a massive part of our budget. But we spend a lot less in other materials and labor elsewhere. … Continue reading Progress Update: interior plaster work begins
It feels excruciatingly slow (compared to the start-up tech world I've been in), but I have to remind myself that this is a measure 1000 times and cut once industry. Unless, of course, you're comfortable paying for things to be ripped out, started anew. I'm sure I'll have some of those opportunities, too. Yikes! I … Continue reading Can hardly escape making progress
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