Hi. Rex here. Becky sent me a question from someone she knows to post to the group about the building codes: Hello I am Wanting to get more information on...
And I will reply first, I guess. I remember Becky said one woman got a permit for a cob building by calling cob "concrete." Apparently it meets the dictionary...
Another good way to get around building permits is to find out the largest non permitable size structure that can be leagally built. In lane county oregon I...
I would look into a cob strawbale hybrid and a good wood stove... as far as freezing goes you are going to want to find out where the frost line sits 34in...
Thanks, I'm not worried about keeping warm in the house, or foundation issues, I'm fairly confident about that (and strawbale hybrid is one of the things I'm...
Oh, and I've read Becky's and Ianto's books. Great resorces your right! That's where I've gotten most of my info so far, I've only recently started looking...
Hello I am starting to research cob construction. I live in Kansas City, Missouri and want to build in the next couple of years. I have been trying to find a...
Nathan
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Sep 12, 2005 11:26 pm
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billies is in murphy Becky Groundworks PO Box 381 Murphy, Oregon 97533 USA 1-541-471-3470 voice mail www.beckybee.net cobalot@......
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Sep 28, 2005 8:43 pm
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Hey Everybody how's it going I hope everyone has had a great summer! Mine was very nice, we almost have 30 members with the majority being outside of the group...
Welcome to all of the new people who have joined feel free to post any questions you have regarding cob and hopefully someone will have an answer my photos...
Nice to see this group expanding. The update on Ted's place is that the cobbing is done, the roof is going on, the bales and urbanite are covered with cob and...
Hi all: my wife and I live in Key West and are just beginning to read about - and get very excited about - the concept of building our own cob house. The thing...
there is a guy in Pennsylvania I think who got a permit for a big cob place...anyone have details? Becky Groundworks PO Box 381 Murphy, Oregon 97533 USA ...
Bex
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Thanks Becky: are you THE Becky Bee? Have read a lot about you! Would be interested to hear about the Pennsylvania cob house and permitting experiences. I...
Yep that's me THE Becky Bee!! We have built lots of cob houses just that way....Let me know how it goes! Becky Groundworks PO Box 381 Murphy, Oregon 97533 USA ...
Bex
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Nice to meet everyone, and glad I found you! I'm hoping to find some property here in northwest Oregon where I intend to build a cob hybrid house...have been...
Right on glad to have you here we ahve about 40 members here from around the US feel free to pick anyones brain. for great Cob photos and plenty of extra info...
Hi all! Please spread the word. This should be an amazing experience!! Sorry boys but will tell you more about open workshps as they solidify. Here's the info...
Bex
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Dec 2, 2005 7:26 pm
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Hi all. Bex, I'm assuming you mean San Jose, Costa Rica. Am I right? Sounds wonderful. Thanks, Beverly Shultz 805-455-2773 Bex <cobalot@...> wrote: Hi...
What do you mean San Jose?? Hope you can join us! It will be magic! Becky Groundworks PO Box 381 Murphy, Oregon 97533 USA 1-541-471-3470 voice mail ...
Bex
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Dec 10, 2005 10:47 am
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10 Day Women's Empowerment and Cob Building Workshop March 13th -22 nd Las Alturas, Costa Rica Cob Instructor: Becky Bee Empowerment Facilitator: Alexandra...
Bex
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Dec 10, 2005 11:39 am
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Hello to all my southern neighbors, I am Tali, and I am also new to the group...I hope to share ideas, inspiration and experiences with like minded people... I...
JIm or anyone, the # for Cris & Dana & Hanna is extinct. Does anyone have an email? Becky Groundworks PO Box 381 Murphy, Oregon 97533 USA 1-541-471-3470 voice...
Bex
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I am new to this group and want to know more about cobbing. I have some land in New Mexico and do not have alot of money to spend. I have on disabled child...
Hi. Where are you in NM? Anastasia Trujillo <stasiacrazyass@...> wrote: I am new to this group and want to know more about cobbing. I have some land in...
Hello, I'm new to cob building, and really just starting researching the technical side. I have The Cob Builders Handbook, and The Hand Sculpted House, both...
I suggest you get our Cob Builders Handbook. Check out www.beckybee.net for details. Many folks have built with just the book for education and encouragement!...
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Finally, a place where those in the Natural Building Community can gather year-round…The Natural Building Network. The Natural Building Network is a...
Afraid I haven't heard of one which doesn't mean there isn't one.I'll send out your question to others. Glad you like the book. I've seen in Africa in standing...
