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RAMTEK - Class 2008
Professional Rammed Earth Class of 2008
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
September 11-14, 2008
Back Row From Left to Right: Zane Labach, Lee Bolger, Keith Fichter, Tim Young,
Jesse Gebhard (Instructor), Dave Nolan
Front Row From Left to Right: Susan (Sue) Keighley, Herb P. Baskkey, Rashel Gervais, Kisa Elmer, Max Stadnyk, Desmond Fehr
Special Thanks to: Max Stadnyk for providing the facilities and
SASKCOM for domating the equipment
Thank You to everyone for making this a very successful course!
What is Rammed Earth?Rammed earth is an earth based wall system. Traditional rammed earth is compacted between forms by hand using various combinations of damp gravel, sand, silt and clay. Modern stabilized rammed earth is pneumatically compacted with added cement and rebar for stabilization and rigid insulation imbedded to increase thermal resistance. Rammed earth seals are added to the surface to aid in the curing process of the walls and increase their durability and lower their maintenance. As well, iron oxides, textured or patterned forms, and unique elements, such as precious stones and geodes, are added to the mix and surface of the walls during construction. This process creates a unique architectural element to rammed earth which distinguishes it from other types of construction.
Quality rammed earth walls are sandstone like with great benefits and beautiful characteristics. It is not uncommon for modern rammed earth to last a millennium.
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