Cob has unique properties which make it as strong and more durable than concrete (see 'How is Cob so strong') the oldest Cob building is over 10,000 years old. Cob is resistant to fire, termites and mould.
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Oct 26, 2020 · Cob house in Devon, England. Built in 1539. Note the later addition of a buttress to left of windows. Originally found via: ccathsu.com.
May 2, 2019 · The oldest known cob structure is over 10,000 years old. It is still standing but is likely to have endured because it has been looked after by ...
Jun 24, 2023 · There still exists a cob house built in 1836 in Penfield, USA, and a church in Toronto, Canada. Cob houses were particularly popular during the ...
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Cob houses have been around for a very long time. Some experts believe that the oldest cob houses date back at least 10,000 years. Their durability is part of ...
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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