Foam Entrained Concrete - The Vertical Artisans Forum2024-03-28T15:41:49Zhttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/forum/topics/foam-entrained-concrete?commentId=2294914%3AComment%3A7427&feed=yes&xn_auth=nolooking back the thread shoul…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2011-01-07:2294914:Comment:385212011-01-07T15:48:12.753ZPaulhttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/Paul
looking back the thread should have been titled Cellular Concrete :-)
looking back the thread should have been titled Cellular Concrete :-) Is anyone else using this foa…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2011-01-07:2294914:Comment:385202011-01-07T15:46:16.256ZPaulhttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/Paul
<p>Is anyone else using this foamer currently? Who hos one that would be willing to make a very inexpensive test for me regarding a beneficial application?</p>
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<p>Is anyone else using this foamer currently? Who hos one that would be willing to make a very inexpensive test for me regarding a beneficial application?</p>
<p> </p> Just wondering the price of t…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2008-12-27:2294914:Comment:74272008-12-27T07:16:55.380ZRickhttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/Rick55
Just wondering the price of the foamer<br />
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Also, where do you get the foam itself and what is the price for it? I know we use in in firefighting and it's expensive. Didn't know if it was the same thing.<br />
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Are you mixes now just sand, cement, and polymer or are you using with a bag mix?<br />
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Thanks, Rick
Just wondering the price of the foamer<br />
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Also, where do you get the foam itself and what is the price for it? I know we use in in firefighting and it's expensive. Didn't know if it was the same thing.<br />
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Are you mixes now just sand, cement, and polymer or are you using with a bag mix?<br />
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Thanks, Rick On the subscription site ther…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2008-12-20:2294914:Comment:72062008-12-20T23:54:32.181ZNathan Giffin Vertical Artisanshttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/3ucr8q1tge3t5
On the subscription site there are several videos showing the use and fabrication using cellular vertical concrete. In the tools and equipment page on <a href="http://www.VerticalArtisans.com">Vertical Artisans</a> there is a company called Richway...they sell the crete foamers specially made for our industry.
On the subscription site there are several videos showing the use and fabrication using cellular vertical concrete. In the tools and equipment page on <a href="http://www.VerticalArtisans.com">Vertical Artisans</a> there is a company called Richway...they sell the crete foamers specially made for our industry. Hi..I'm interested in the foa…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2008-12-20:2294914:Comment:71682008-12-20T14:29:24.502ZMichaelhttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/Michael
Hi..I'm interested in the foam technology also..do you have any videos yet of your applying this type of cement? I'd love to see it. Thanks
Hi..I'm interested in the foam technology also..do you have any videos yet of your applying this type of cement? I'd love to see it. Thanks No, just the technologytag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2008-11-05:2294914:Comment:43812008-11-05T16:16:42.197ZNathan Giffin Vertical Artisanshttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/3ucr8q1tge3t5
No, just the technology
No, just the technology I watched the video on mixing…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2008-11-05:2294914:Comment:43682008-11-05T14:14:44.381ZPaulhttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/Paul
I watched the video on mixing and looked at the links which answered those questions and then I thought I had eddited my post but it seems that I did not do it correctly.<br />
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There was a video for mixing but was there one showing application?<br />
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I watched the video on mixing and looked at the links which answered those questions and then I thought I had eddited my post but it seems that I did not do it correctly.<br />
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There was a video for mixing but was there one showing application?<br />
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-Paul I did not make it...it is fro…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2008-11-05:2294914:Comment:43662008-11-05T13:44:18.495ZNathan Giffin Vertical Artisanshttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/3ucr8q1tge3t5
I did not make it...it is from <a href="http://www.verticalartisans.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=123&Itemid=202">RichWay</a>. I'm not sure about Carpenter Stone and you do not mix with less water. You get the mix right where you normally would get it. Even though you are technically adding water it is predominantly air that is being added.
I did not make it...it is from <a href="http://www.verticalartisans.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=123&Itemid=202">RichWay</a>. I'm not sure about Carpenter Stone and you do not mix with less water. You get the mix right where you normally would get it. Even though you are technically adding water it is predominantly air that is being added. Nathan, Thank you very much.…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2008-11-05:2294914:Comment:43582008-11-05T07:53:43.489ZPaulhttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/Paul
Nathan, Thank you very much. Did you make or purchase your foam generator?<br />
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I have looked at a few models and I think I have my eye on one I like.<br />
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I assume that Carpenter Stone uses some type of similiar technology, but I am uncertain of that.<br />
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Did you mix the cement dryer than typical before adding the foam?<br />
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-Paul
Nathan, Thank you very much. Did you make or purchase your foam generator?<br />
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I have looked at a few models and I think I have my eye on one I like.<br />
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I assume that Carpenter Stone uses some type of similiar technology, but I am uncertain of that.<br />
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Did you mix the cement dryer than typical before adding the foam?<br />
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-Paul Well I do have a video up on…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2008-11-04:2294914:Comment:43162008-11-04T19:56:37.100ZNathan Giffin Vertical Artisanshttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/3ucr8q1tge3t5
Well I do have a video up on the <a href="http://www.verticalartisans.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=130&Itemid=208">Free Videos</a> section of <a href="http://www.VerticalArtisans.com">Vertical Artisans</a>. As far as I know, I'm the only artist using the this technology. I hope that's not the case but I can tell you what I have discovered.<br />
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First the foam works great! It really lightens up the mix but there are some things you need to know. It reduces the PSI of the…
Well I do have a video up on the <a href="http://www.verticalartisans.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=130&Itemid=208">Free Videos</a> section of <a href="http://www.VerticalArtisans.com">Vertical Artisans</a>. As far as I know, I'm the only artist using the this technology. I hope that's not the case but I can tell you what I have discovered.<br />
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First the foam works great! It really lightens up the mix but there are some things you need to know. It reduces the PSI of the concrete. In my strength tests, the mix started at 1400 - 1600 psi and after adding a cubic foot of foam (approx 7 gallons) to 150 lbs of a bag mix it reduced to around 700 - 800 psi. So it reduced the strength about half. That may not be factor where facades are the goal. I have used it on over head arches, high pillars, and light weight structures where psi is not a real big factor and its has proven to be an asset.<br />
Secondly - when you do add foam the dynamic of carving changes a bit as well. The mix becomes very sticky. You need a real clean trowel and move at a steady pace. Carving can be a challenge at first until you are use to the way the material responds. Because there is so much air entrained into the mix it is a cellular product. That means that it will collapse if over troweled or if to much pressure is applied.<br />
I have done several projects with the foam and plan on using it more and more. With time I feel it will be a staple and more innovations will be developed. I hope Vertical Artisans develops those first :)<br />
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The concrete foamer I use can be found in the <a href="http://www.verticalartisans.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=123&Itemid=202">Tools and Equipment</a> menu