The day before yesterday we finished level 18. Yesterday we started level 19 by putting in the ventillation pipes (for air flowing out of the two rooms). We cobbed them in place and then continued to work aroud them.
Today we focused on the arch above the entry door … and we started by adding two more arch pieces on each side until we were ready for the last 3 sacks that cap the arch.
… and cap it we did
I am soooo looking forward to taking out the forms … but holding off until we add the final layer on top of the arches 🙂
I thought we would be able to finish with 21 levels … but now that the first arch is complete and the highest point is set it looks like we will need to go up to 22.
Iulia is going away for a few days … after which we hope we will be able to finish before deep frosts settle upon us (temperatures are dropping rapidly).
If all goes well (we will in the coming days) we wil have acacia (strong and rot resistant) logs to cover the entire roof … keeping our fingers crossed that we will be able to close the cellar before winter!
One reply on “Earthbag Cellar at Level 19”
Nice to see it progressing. Why will you put the accacia (is it robinia pseudoaccacia) on the flirting? Do I remember correctly that you put drainage sand on the floor? Why would be the accacia floor needed? What is the benefit of wooden floor in the ceiling.?