[GSBN] [nbne] Earth plaster and Cellulose

[Jacob Racusin]

Great reference Derek. The inclusion of multiple coats of limewash does a
lot to limit bulk water absorption in the plaster, reducing the "charge" of
the reservoir cladding.

Having met with the architect, I learned their chief concern is not vapor
drive, but wind-driven moisture through inevitable cracks in the plaster
bulk-loading water into the assembly. They cited hurricane exposure as an
extreme design condition, and the issue was less about the cellulose and
more about the location of the structural framing (as opposed to a
bale-wrapped timber frame). Certainly good arguments for wood cladding,
lord knows the storms are only getting stronger and more frequent...

Thanks to those who replied!

Jacob

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From: Derek Stearns Roff
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Subject: Re: [nbne] Earth plaster and Cellulose
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