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The Best Ways to Mix Cob Faster

by Alex | Aug 3, 2021 | Uncategorized

How to Make Cob There are several different methods for mixing cob. In this book, I will instruct you on how to mix cob manually and mechanically. I always recommend that people learn how to mix cob manually first. It gives you a better feel for the material and you...

Selecting Soil for Cob and Testing Your Cob Mix

by Alex | Jul 29, 2021 | Uncategorized

A good cob building soil has approximately 15-25% clay content and less than 30% silt. There are many kinds of suitable soil types: clay, sandy clay, sandy clay loam, clay loam, and loam. There can be a lot of complexity and things to think about with finding a good...

Cob Building Ingredients – How to Choose the Right Materials

by Alex | Jul 22, 2021 | Uncategorized

Cob can’t be purchased in bags at the hardware store so you have to process the materials and make it yourself. The first step in making cob will be to find the proper ingredients. You will need four basic ingredients to make cob: 1. Soil 2....

Cob House Insulation, Thermal Mass, and Passive Solar Design

by Alex | Jul 19, 2021 | Uncategorized

Soil has proven to be a very suitable and successful building material throughout the world’s many climates. Consider that nearly half the world’s population lives in earthen dwellings. Whether the climate is harsh and arid or temperate with seasonal changes, a cob...

Designing Your Dream Cob House – Best Beginner’s Tips

by Alex | Jul 15, 2021 | Uncategorized

Designing a cob house is an art and a science in itself. It encompasses a wide variety of subjects and takes into account many different variables. Designing a cob home is a skill that anyone can learn and understand. However, depending on the complexity of the...

Selecting The Best Building Site for Your Cob House

by Alex | Jul 13, 2021 | Uncategorized

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuSKeHh-iBY&pp=sAQA Analyzing site selection is a critical first step in building any type of home. It should arguably be done before any building design, layout, or construction takes place because it can have a large influence on...