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I. The process of buildin an adobe house is beun by the
construction of the adobe bricks. In the followin oara-
Eraphs the process in which it is done is explained step
by steoD -Te exemplified by an actual subject o. which an
interview was done.
II. When making an adobe brick,sandv clav or loam is mix-
ed with water and a small ouantitv of straw, crass or
similar material. The worksc c n tel byr the so-called
feel of the mixtre when it is ready to be placed into
wood frames that shape it into bricks. The frames =re re-
moved after the mixture has taken form. The bricks are then
baked in the sun from ten to fourteen days. The bricks are
then ready for use.
III. After the bricks are done, the construction of the house
be5/ns. The first step is t, lay the foundation of the
house. Usually the foundation is done with,cement. In
earlier times the foundation was made from rock. After the
foundation is laid, the actual constructing of the house is
begun. The workers have to make sure the house is leveled
on all sides. The averae height of an adobe house is ten
feet. After the bricks are laid,the roof is then nut into
place. The roof is usuallv mmde out of lows. WiY cane is
inserted in the middle section of the roof to protect the
house from snow.rain,etc. The house is then ready for
use.
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Carrasco, Joe Luis. The Construction of an Adobe House, text, December 13, 1972; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth88256/m1/3/: accessed July 9, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Marfa Public Library.