[Cob] Using discarded carpet

[Patrick Newberry]

I've used discarded carpet for a variety of projects. Some successful,
some not. 
I've tried with some roof applications but at least partially due to
design (not enough slope), it ran into problems after a few years with
leaks. 

I've used and seen it used on walls. I nailed then plastered in place
with cement. Some other folks layed it flat and then plastered, let it
dry and used it like plywood. I'd still recommend some overhang, if
possible. 

I've also used in under cement floors with a layer of plastic, then the
carpert, then the cement in order to make cement floors but using a
minimum of cement. This works quite well.

Not tried any natural plasters. 

Some carpets can be hard to plaster since some are coated with something
to resist stains and such. But generally on old carpet, this has long
since worn off.


Pat
www.gypsyfarm.com




-----Original Message-----
From: Luanna Dycus [mailto:lcdycus at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 9:45 PM
To: coblist at deatech.com
Subject: [Cob] Using discarded carpet


I like the idea of using old carpet for other things. 
In looking over different wattle and daub and
plastering ideas, I have seen ideas using burlap and
reed mats.  Could it be possible to use carpet soaked
or heavily coated in lime-clay or other plaster?  What
about making wall board of it using cement, then
plastering with earthen plaster?  I could see a spray
on application as well.  If anyone is or has
experimented with this, could you let me know.  I plan
to try this very soon.  Could it be used in a tube for
concrete piers?  Time to do some dumster diving!

Luanna


		
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