Cob: Cold Temps

[Michael Saunby]

I am an engineer, though not a structural engineer. There's nothing to
fear in materials, only in inappropriate or sub-standard use.  In
countries where poor buildings kill it's often because they are built
in the wrong location, built too tall, or built in concrete where
water is scarce.  Cob construction also requires a plentiful supply of
water.  In places where water is scarce timber or stone are perhaps
the best materials to use.

The experts you seek are probably to be found in Devon, England. Try
http://www.tech.plym.ac.uk/civ/research/research.html for a lead.

Regards,

Michael Saunby

----- Original Message -----
From: "baco at pacinfo" <baco at pacinfo.com>
To: "Ocean" <ocean at peacemaking.org>
Cc: <coblist at deatech.com>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 5:48 PM
Subject: RE: Cob: Cold Temps


> Fair enough Ocean!
>
> Who am I?
>
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