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Building with Eco-Bricks | Complete House | Part 5
11 May 2025 · 13 min · 5K views
What this video covers
Applying Granestone "Castelo de Areia" to the exterior of a house built with over 12,000 ecological bricks requires only a single coat, providing a durable, stone-like finish that dries quickly.1:35 For the brick joints, the construction team initially struggled with a manual grouting gun, which caused hand fatigue and separated the water from the mortar mix.5:29 Switching to pastry bags improved application speed and uniformity.7:07 The team eventually replaced expensive commercial grout with mortar, which proved more cost-effective and provided a distinct visual contrast.8:13 Proper sealing of the brick faces before grouting prevents staining and simplifies cleanup.3:23 For structural integrity, the first course of bricks requires precise leveling, as any errors at the base propagate upward.10:25 To address cracks in the polished concrete floor, the team used a syringe to inject MiBlock, a rubberized sealant that cures even in damp conditions.11:37 Electrical wiring in the house remains partially exposed or tucked into corners, as the sandwich-panel roof lacks a traditional ceiling.11:38
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