... grass? I ... to ... BECKY.......IT SEEMS TO ME THAT GRASS/HAY IS GENERALLY USED AS A FEED WHILE STRAW IS MORE LIKE A TREE AND CONSIDERED A CELLULOSE.ITS ...
Hi Everyone! I am new to the group and have just started investigating the option of cob construction here in the Northeast (New Hampshire specifically). I...
ooops...weather should have been spelled...whether!!! It has been raining here for a month, so I guess that was a freudian slip!!! (smile) Thanks again! Chris...
Hi, I'm new to this forum, and am interested in learning more about cob building. I've noticed several places that talk about the low insulation properties of...
You probably wouldn't want to substitute it for straw because the long stalks of straw create a 3D structure within the cob that adds to the strength...
Hi there. I live at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage, where I'm building a cob house. I'm currently seeking work exchangers to come lend a hand this September....
Hi Chris. I know it's been a month, but I didn't see any responses to your post. I am in New York state (but not near the city, western NY). I have not yet...
Hey there! Thanks Anne, I was first operating under the premiss that it might be better to "as forgiveness than permission" in this case, but this area (North...
In New Zealand there are specs set out in the code requirements for cob houses. That could be helpful to research for support in getting a permit in our...
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Interesting!  Good suggestion Becky!  Has anyone had problems with wasps (mud wasps and hornets) building into the sides of cob homes? If so, what did...
Have had some sort of bee drill into the walls. I just ignored it. Guess you could spray something on it to discourage them...>?? Becky...
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Becky, Well, that's certainly interesting about New Zealand's requirements. I wonder why they insist on a concrete foundation? I'm really against the idea of...
Chris, As I recall, New Hampshire has always been very persnickety about such things. So I guess I'm not surprised. (I lived in Boston for 10 years) I will be...
What about covering over the cob with some kind of plaster, or whitewash, or something? I always imagined that I would do this not only for asthetics, but to...
The bees I have experienced in the walls only penetrate the outside inch or 2 and don't end up in the house. Becky Bee...
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My fear with basements is that they invite water into the underneath of the house. I call them indoor swimming pools. If you live where it is common you should...
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Kathltn, Might you be interested in becky Bee assistance in with your cob wall? BB...
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Check out my site...beckybee.net and my handbook is very hands on user friendly...Becky...
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A, DO you have our handbook? It is really the only straight forward how to on cob...ie. no convincing, etc. Making a model is an excellent idea. I am happy to...
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Perfect ! Thanks Anne I have a friend of mine that is in the building trade up here and will also run it by him. He has been out straight despite the slumping...
I thought that that would work as well, but it seems that if the bees want in, they will be our guests..like it or not. I read that the "Moon Unit" had some...
I really like the site. It is particularly good for those who have a strong spiritual direction, it discusses the spirituality cob building and living....
Hey, I'm new to this group, but not new to the idea of small, sustainable homes. I live in California and would love to see if anyone is currently working on...
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