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Cob building shrinkage

Anthea & Tracy mummles at island.net
Wed Jan 27 21:32:10 PST 1999

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I have noticed that log house builders leave an insulated gap above
door and window frames to allow for structural settling and shrinkage.
Does cob shrink much as it cures? Has anyone had a problem with 
windowframes or lintels being pulled out of skew as the building progresses?

Tracy

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