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Cob: Earthen plaster over plywood siding?

Theodore Schluenderfritz ted at fidelitas.org
Mon Apr 8 13:16:35 CDT 2002


here is a related question...sort of....

Does anyone know where someone could buy something like agriboard or 
similar straw based "particle" board.

 From the research I've done (and I haven't looked very hard) it seems 
like they don't sell such products to consumers...

Thanks,
Ted

On Monday, April 8, 2002, at 01:49  PM, Charmaine R Taylor wrote:

> HI- on the subject of animal blood- ( OK Vegans turn away)
> I know it makes one squeamish, but what do you think happens to the
> millions of gallons of blood from cows made into steaks and hamburger?
> (not meaning TO START A VEGAN-MEAT EATER DISCUSSION)
>
> Most of it- I have heard- is used in the chemical  foam that puts out
> fires..the kind in big tankers at the airport--anyone know for sure?
>
> Ox blood was used to harden earthen floors for centuries, and still is,
> as is manure and dung ( same thing)
>
> it's all a process of recycling on the earth- all parts of the animal
> are used- that seems like a good thing.
>
> and as much as I hate the thought of it, I'd like to know if blood is in
> OSB board too?
>
> anyone know?
>
> Charmaine  Taylor/ Taylor Publishing
> http://www.dirtcheapbuilder.com
> http://www.papercrete.com
> PO Box 375, Cutten CA 95534
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Theodore Schluenderfritz
Illustration & Graphic Design
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