After putting the framework in place, Stéphane first applied a very rough 50/50 mixture of cement and chaux (lime) with enough water to hold it together. This was to give the chaux chanvre something to grip onto and was applied from a distance by being thrown at the wall. It wasn't a thick layer, nor did it give complete coverage.
The first layer of cement isn't really a layer

50 litres of chopped chanvre (hemp)
25 litres of chaux aérienne (CAEB 90)
25 litres water
After the first layer of chaux chanvre. You can
see how messy the process is.
see how messy the process is.

The second layer of chaux chanvre in place.
By this stage there was gunk everywhere.
By this stage there was gunk everywhere.

½ bucket chaux aérienne
½ bucket fine (0-2mm) white sand
1 bucket chanvre
½ bucket water (more or less)
This was of a more traditional gloopiness, more like cement, and trowelled into place. This involves plenty of muscle power as you are trying to get a slightly glazed looking finish.
Before the final layer was applied the wood was cleaned.
You can now start to see the final effect.
You can now start to see the final effect.

Simon
3 comments:
I do have favor for you to finish it
wow, a far more adventurous undertaking that that spray foam. your work will look great in the end tho.
Pearl: easier to clean up than that spray foam too - thank goodness!
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