Introduction to Cob Building Video Course

1. What Is A Cob House? Introduction To Cob Building

Learn what a cob house is and what it is made of. If you are new to cob building then you will want to watch this video lesson introducing cob homes.

2. Cob Is Made From These 4 Natural, Non-Toxic Ingredients

In this lesson, discover what cob is made of. Cob is composed of 4 natural, non-toxic ingredients. These simple materials are what make up cob walls.

3. How to Select and Test Soil for Cob

In this lesson, learn how to identify and analyze soil for cob. Learn the best way to test your soil suitability for making cob.

4. How to Make Cob With A Tarp – Cob Building Tutorial

Learn how to make cob using a tarp. This is one of the most basic ways to make small batches of cob. It is an essential lesson for beginners.

5. Earthen Building Methods – Rammed Earth, Adobe, Cob

Learn the various methods of building earthen walls using cob, rammed earth, and adobe. These materials have the same benefits, but are made differently.

6. Cob House Building Codes & Permits Approval

Cob home builders can sometimes face a battle against the bureaucracy of the building departments and their many existing code books. Learn how to win.

7. Building a Cob House Takes More Than Just Cob

There are many materials and components required to build a cob house. It is more than just the cob. Learn about the various components you will need here.

8. How to Sculpt and Trim Cob Walls

Learn how to sculpt and trim cob walls using a hay saw. Doing this is important for getting straight and plumb cob walls on your building.

9. Fast Cob! How to Mix Cob 10 Times Faster

Learn the real “fast cob“ method. There is only one way to truly make cob fast and efficiently and that is to use machinery. Learn how!

10. Natural Plasters and Paints – Non-Toxic Alternatives

With earthen buildings we must use “vapor permeable” finishes. These include: earthen plasters, lime plasters, and a variety of natural paints.

11. Building a Solid Foundation for Your Cob House

Having a good foundation is of critical importance for your cob house! Learn how to create a good foundation system in this lesson.

12. Building a Cob House in a Cold Climate

Cob has some very interesting properties that allow it to perform even in cold climates. Where it lacks insulation value, it makes up for with thermal mass.

13. How To Install Electrical and Plumbing Into Cob Walls

Never run water pipes through cob walls. Electrical lines can go through cob walls though. Water can hurt your walls, electricity can not.

14. How To Protect A Cob House From Rain

Rain can be one of the main enemies to the integrity of your cob structure. But overall, keeping your cob walls dry and strong is not complicated.

15. Tadelakt – Learn The Waterproof Lime Finish Technique!

Tadelakt is a natural lime-based finish that is waterproof, and can be used to coat walls, sinks, tubs, showers, etc. Learn the technique in my course here.

16. Cob House Thermal Mass and Insulation

Thermal mass and insulation can be a little bit complicated, but I’m going to try to break it down for you into simple concepts that you can apply.

17. How To Install Windows And Doors Into Cob Walls

It can seem like a mystery how all those doors and windows get installed into the cob walls. Its actually not too difficult! Learn how here.

18. Is Mold A Problem In Cob Homes?

A lot of people have a fear about mold growing on cob walls. The chances of a cob wall molding is much less than that of a conventionally built wall.

19. How To Install A Second Floor In A Cob House

In this lesson, learn how an intermediate floor is integrated into a cob house that is more than one story tall. I’m going to show you how to install one.