How to Make Compressed Earth Block

In this video I talk about the process of making compressed earth block. I show you the machine that I used to build my house. I will show you the machine and how it works. The machine is shown in action. I also go over the steps and important principles to follow in making your own block. By watching the process of making block this should help in clearing up some questions on "How to make compressed earth block." There are probably lots of ways to do this, in this video I show you the process that I use to make block.

[ludvigtande]

So great to see. I’m surprised more you tube preppers and homesteaders don’t use this technology. There are manually compressor machines available that will pay for themselves quickly. Loved the video.

[Somewhere-In-AZ]

Thank you!!! I have this machine from Dan in New Mexico. I got the best results from 40 clay, 50 sand, 10 Portland.

[Bpt]

40% clay, 60% sand. Thank you for mentioning that.
(Also, your house looks really nice.) Good work!

[catbirdTV]

incredibly educational video... potentially the best I've seen

[danedwards]

Absolutely fabulous, I've got millions of questions. I'll be sending an email. I don't even have my land yet, but I can't wait to get started. I love, Love, LOVE the open floorplan. Great job to you and all those that contributed. :)

[degraham]

What would happen
if you fired these in a kiln?
What's the expected longevity
of these rammed earth bricks?
Do they have insulative characteristics
like earth?
Great idea.

[meghrajtamang]

Thanks for excellent explanations about how to make mudbricks. Clay sand ratio explanations is amazingly useful. Thanks a lot for sharing everything in details 🙏

[-bu]

Love the idea of building a traditional brick house using these blocks!

[rongray]

Deanna and I are fortunate with the mixing. The Hydraform Ex has a pan mixer for doing this. Great video, Brother! Blessings to you and Your Family!!

[billmoody]

You did an excellent job discussing the process of making Stabilized Compressed Earth Block. This was the down to earth; this is how I did it, without the technical jargon. Did you use a conventional slab at your house?

[overclocked]

thats boss your making the block to then make your own house, wich i think more people should be doing. i think it would be cool to do this somehow without the store bought mix and a handmade machine or one that anybody could afford. or heck even by hand with a large mold that would let you fill multiple forms at one time.

[maigematthews]

Awesome Content! 🎉
How can I use caliche in the mix?
Thank you ❤

[Oldguard_]

Nie clip, much thanks. Love the rammed earth/earth block plan, but wonder why use an earth block - better than regular block or brick?

[emmapicott]

Ok, so this will be completely random, but I’m writing a zombie apocalypse story, and part of it will be the rebuild after the dust settles. 😹😹😹 this looks like a much more feasible option than traditional brick, so thank you for the info!

[rainbowbloom]

Nice video! Only thing is that 10:1 doesn't equal to 10% 90% but to ~9% ~91% (not a big difference, still close). I wonder if there are ways to do it but without much machinery (a cheaper option)

[davidanalyst]

do these blocks hold up under the rain? I was watching another homesteader, and they were doing a similar concept except they were also firing their bricks.

[JoseReyesSellsAZ]

Great video, thank you for sharing. What machine did you use? Is it the BLM-12-8A3 Block Maker from EarthTek? Is it worth looking for a used machine or new is best? Thank you in advance, really appreciate you.

[thecommunityofpeace]

Will the final block be stronger if you bake it after the compression?

[varunshewale]

Sir I had one question,
Can we use this blocks in a cyclone resilient shelter...like does there hold increases or will they be more stable on the ground rather than the concrete.as affordability is also an issue.

[charleslueker]

A 10 percent mix would be a 9 to 1 ratio, not 10 to 1 ratio