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May 07, 2007
Great idea, poor execution and design
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Yes, earthberming does help regulate temps, but serious design flaws limit effectiveness and livability, ie: Poor roof ventilation leads to condensation leaks, slant windows lead to overheating, no external insulation to prevent heat from being drawn out of house into earth in winter, gray water in toliet stinks, flat roof leaks, dangerous outgassing from the tires, dormer windows too small for effective ventilation, and on and on.
Reynolds, (I've met, been in his and several others) revises plans in later issues to correct problems, but often the corrections create their own problems. Not to mention the high probability of getting a hernia pounding dirt into and lifting the thousand or so tires needed.
So grab the few good ideas presented and incorporate them into a better designed house, like one with ICF walls and floors, slanted insulated metal roofs, and forget about the slanted windows, it's overkill.
The Earthship flagship, the late Dennis Weaver's home in Ridgway, CO (my brother lives there) which is supposed to be the shining example of self-sufficiency is connected to the grid and a well. It also reportedly had leaks in the walls, and has other structural issues and is for sale (and was before Dennis died). Look it up at www.dennisweaver.com/earthshipforsale.htm
Jul 17, 2019
Prompt mailing, works as advertised
Prompt mailing, works as advertised