Cob house construction is a building technique using lumps of earth, sand, straw, and water. Cob can build homes, barns, coops, and more.
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Cob is a mixture of clay, sand, straw, and water. To build a cob house you will essentially need three main components: foundation, walls, and a roof.
On August 31, after a long summer of stomping, building the cob walls was completed. On September 18, the main reciprocal roof frame was built ...
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Jan 14, 2023 · Cob is usually a very sturdy building practice that can have houses standing for hundreds of years if cared for properly, similar to a fired mud ...
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The first step is to take a cob and place it on your wall. When you first begin your wall, you will be placing the cob right on top of the stem wall foundation.
Oct 18, 2023 · For anyone that has built their own cob house: How did you learn to build one? Would I have to work in construction to learn skills or could ...
Dec 2, 2018 · Cob houses are an amazing way to build a house. In this simple guide I break down everything you need to know about building a beautiful cob ...