Which soil should you use to make ecological bricks?

If you want to make bricks to build your home or start a business, one of your first questions is about which soil to use. Vimaq recommends starting with a test: apart from black topsoil, the soil can be tested and adjusted as needed to prepare the mix.

You do not need to start by paying for an analysis at a soil laboratory. All Vimaq presses come with a complimentary laboratory kit containing a sieve and a scale. With this kit and the training instructions, you can test the soil at home in about 20 minutes.

Can I use soil from my own land?

You can start by testing a sample of the available soil, as long as it is not black topsoil. There is no need to reject the material just because it looks different from the soil another producer uses. The test helps guide preparation and adjustments to the mix.

This does not mean that any soil is ready to go into the press. First you test it, learn how to make adjustments and check the result before producing in quantity.

If you already have land or have found a supplier close to home, tell the Vimaq team. It is a good starting point for discussing your project.

What to check before choosing soil

When looking for the material, start with these precautions:

• Ask where the soil was taken from.
• Do not use black topsoil or material containing grass, roots, leaves or other plant remains.
• Do not buy a large quantity without evaluating a sample first.
• Do not choose by color or appearance alone.

Removing visible roots and leaves does not guarantee that the remaining material is suitable. If in doubt, ask for guidance before spending money on the material.

How does the home test work?

Vimaq teaches customers how to use the sieve and scale included with the press to evaluate the soil. The test takes about 20 minutes and can be done at home, without hiring a soil laboratory for this stage.

The aim is to help you understand how to prepare the soil before you start making bricks. If you have any questions about the result or how to adjust the mix, talk to the Vimaq team.

This test is intended for choosing and preparing soil. It does not replace checking the quality of the finished bricks, which must also be suitable for use in construction.

Is there a mix that works with any soil?

A recipe that worked with someone else’s soil may need adjustments for yours. Instead of copying the mix without checking, use the test and follow the training instructions to prepare the material.

Start with a small batch and get guidance along the way. Record what you used in each test and check the quality of the bricks before increasing the quantity.

This care is part of planning, whether you want to build your own home or produce bricks to sell.

With Vimaq, you receive the kit and learn how to use it

When you buy any Vimaq press, you receive the laboratory kit with a sieve and a scale, along with training to learn how to choose and prepare the soil.

Besides the machine, you have guidance to get started and can test at home, without the expense of hiring a soil laboratory for this initial evaluation.

Read also: Soil crusher: an ally in making ecological bricks.

Want to make bricks for your home or start a business?

Talk to a Vimaq salesperson to understand how the testing kit works, learn about the training and request a quote for a press for your project. Tell them which city you are in and whether you plan to make bricks for your own build or to sell.

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WhatsApp: (12) 98712-6265.