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[Cob] cob in post and beam

Buckaroo Bonzai tsuchimono at yahoo.com
Sun Jan 18 21:09:24 PST 2004


Forward to group: 

>Rebar in concrete allowed to rust, weakens the 
>structure and has been the cause of buildings
>collapsing, due to the exposed rebar which rusted
>through (eating through (oxydizing?) by moisture and
>air by)

>Cob, modifies moisture in dwelling and can hold more
>moisture than concrete walls.   

>So rust proof materials would be a solid decision for
>humid areas.  

>Darel

--- David Knowlton <pilot1ab80 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> rebar in concrete is allowed to rust. rough oxide
>> provides a nice
>> grip for the concrete. just a thought
>> 


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