First posting

[Will Firstbrook WCB of BC]

Hi Mary,

You should be able to install a traditional floor as you indicated.
Other floor options include hydronic heating in a cement & tile floor or
earthen tile floor and have a wonderful warm tiled floor. Then have
hardwood floors for a second story if that may be in the plans. Cob is
very flexible you can build whatever your mind can imagine. 

Regards, 
Will



>-----Original Message-----
>From:	Mary A. Dodson [SMTP:mdods at blyonline.com]
>Sent:	Thursday, July 10, 1997 6:25 AM
>To:	coblist at deatech.com
>Subject:	First posting
>
>Dear folks,
>
>I just happened on this discussion list at a time when I was seriously
>looking for alternative housing.  I've been studying up on compost toilets
>and wastewater systems, and had thought I would just build myself a shack if
>I can sell my house.  
>
>The cob structures are so beautiful!  I have a question already, and hope
>it's not too primary for this list:
>
>One gentleman talked about a concrete foundation.  If you went that route,
>would you put in traditional wood floor joists & subfloor?
>
>Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
>Mary
>