What is the best way to waterproof an earthbag home in a hot, humid climate (we get about 40″ of rain here annually and relative humidity is rarely below 80%)?
The best way to finish an earthbag wall in a hot humid climate is, first of all, keep as much water off the wall as possible, with a good roof with an eave. Next, do NOT use a moisture barrier; leave the wall as breathable as you can. And use a natural earthen plaster, especially on the inside. It has been proven that earthen blocks (adobe or CEB) handle hot humid conditions better than any other type of wall system. The clay in the earth will actually help absorb and release humidity while keeping the interior temperature much more stable and moderate. Hanging Pictures and Cabinets A: Upper kitchen cabinets – are they installed on the walls in a special manner? They could be fairly heavy with dishes, cups, etc. Don’t know much about installing cabinetry, but I’m wondering about anything installed on the interior walls. Normally, you find a stud and pound in a nail or screw in a screw. Won’t installations on earthbag walls make holes in the bags within? Does this cause problems, and wi
