Photos ... works of many people around the world
Examples from ferrocement.com ... techniques illustrated with sequential photographs
Fundamental idea ... brief introduction to materials, proportions and definition of what ferrocement is
Aquaculture, Tanks, Reservoirs, Ponds: ... an expanded introduction to ferrocement
Sculpture ... includes sculptural photo list from photo section
Structural shapes ... engineering without words ... graphic drawings of basic ferrocement shapes
Construction Guide ... water tanks, reservoirs, girders, roads. Not here? contact ferrocement.com
Build a ferro house ... shelter that pays for itself
fire, storm and earthquake safe - building permits are easy - low insurance and maintenance - long lasting
ferrocement.com Roof Laboratory ... recent roofs made of organic fiber, acrylic and cement
Roofs are the focus here only because walls are comparatively easy.
Solar heating ... solar heater made from space-age mud and wattle
various organic fibers, acrylic and cement
Joint wraps ... biological fiber unions for bamboo and sapling poles (5¢ joint wrap)
Birambye ... A Colorado based NGO builds a biological fiber and bamboo kitchen in Rwanda
Shelter, sustainability and the Rural Poor
Summary from recent work, socio-economic text derived from considerations of very low cost shelter.
Example tank repair ... Work at an orphanage also hints at some of the joys and hurdles encountered during humanitarian relief efforts
Scaffold armature ... support for wet roof plaster
Also see chapter six of house construction manual and chapter eight of tank construction book.
Email contact ferrocement.com readily responds to specific questions not covered or encountered on this website
Online drawing tool Draw and send hand writing or a drawing to this website or anywhere on Earth
Economics ... cost of materials, competitive small business plan, sustainability and self sheltering
Ferrocement instruction ... water reservoir, biological fiber construction, small business set-up and crew training
scheduled as requested
Biological fibers Bamboo, burlap, flax, cotton, hemp etc as reinforcement... Index
Advantages of ferrocement schools
glossary web
Ferrocement Boats link to ferroboats.com
Boats ferrocement.com overview
Mortar Sprayer is also available through ferrocement.net, a purchase here will help this registered non-profit network.
Green Sandwich Technology
The 2006 ITSCC sponsor; supplier of a unique insulation/armature steel sandwich.
The Society of Protective Coatings (extensive links)
Welded wire mesh McNichols Company distributes high quality welded wire.
Carbon fiber and other reinforcement fabrics