The rest of the structure is of monolithic pisé, built up in situ without joints of any kind, either horizontally or vertically.
Cost.—The total cost of the whole of the outer walling of the house (in pisé) amounted to less than £20. Had the walls been built in brickwork the cost would, according to estimate, have been about £200.
NEWLANDS CORNER PISÉ HOUSE. THE PLAN.
The Newlands Specification
Specification.—The following is an abridged extract from the specification so far as it affects the pisé-builder:
(1) Excavate to a depth of 9 in. over the site, dumping the turf and surface humus where directed.
This soil is not to be used for building.
(2) Lay a 6-in. bed of cement and flint concrete 3 ft. wide under outer walls. Centrally on this, lay two courses of brickwork in cement, to a width of 18 in., or build up to the same extent in concrete.
Lay on this an approved damp-proof course; if of slates, having a further course of brickwork or concrete above it to prevent fracture when ramming.