Cob Zoning . . .

[goshawk at gnat.net]

  What kind of foundations would be used
> in a cob dwelling in a frost area - since cob walls are typically
> much thicker than conventional housing, do you just use the
> same foundation recommendations expanded for thicker cob walls,
> or do you do something different that would be more appropriate
> (and hopefully cheaper?)
> 
> Holly ;-D
> 

I've using a sandbag foundation. Basicly you take the earth, mix some 
cement in with it (about %20) get it damp (not wet) and fill the 
bags. You then fold the bag over at the end and ram it with an earth 
tamper. Quite cheap.
Pat
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