Cob greetings

[Paul Valerio]

Unleesh,

I am interested in wattle and daub too, but I know nothing about it
except that my mother grew up in a wattle and daub house in England that
is supposedly almost 400 years old.  It is still in great shape.  It
appears to me to be identical to a true Cob house but my granny says
that it is in fact wattle and daub.  Of course you can't see the
"wattle" once it's built.

I've been there twice in my life, years ago when I had no interest in
such things, but I do recall the thick walls and the cozy feeling
inside.

I imagine the two methods must be similar in terms of energy efficiency,
etc.  I doubt if the "wattle" provides much insulating advantage.

Despite my lack of any real technical knowledge about this stuff, I for
one am fully persuaded that this will work.  If a house made out of dirt
can last for 400 years and costs very little to build, I think I'll try
it.

If you find any info on the wattle and daub method please post it to the
list or send it to me.

Thanks,
pv