[Cob] codes-and builders

[Ingrid Martin]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to cob building and posting here so hello everyone! 

 My boyfriend and I are taking the 7 day cob workshop (our first) in a
couple days (July 25-31) in Coquille, OR and we'd like to start building
next year.  This thread had a lively (and informative) discussion on
building strawbale insulation covered by cob. Can anyone direct me to
the post that talks about this type of building in detail, or a website
where I can get more information? Apologies if this has been covered -
the topic caught my attention. I feel very cmmitted to cob walls, but
like the idea of strawbale insulation. 

Also, does anyone have good resources on designing your cob home? I've
been sketching obsessively, and would love to be inspired by some great
homes.  There are some beautiful homes that I've found on the internet,
just curious if anyone wanted to share their photos or links to their
favorite cob houses.

Thanks everyone and happy cobbing:)
Ingrid



On Fri, 2004-07-23 at 13:19, Charmaine Taylor wrote:

>   I concur!!...remember   " a house built to code is the worst house you 
> can build"  MEANING that you are doing the minimum for safety... Paul 
> has some good ideas, and I  like his forthright comments : >
> 
> Most owner builders want to build as cheaply as possible, and we all 
> have agendas on social, spiritual, earth-loving aspects.   But codes 
> are there for a reason ( usually to protect you from unscrupulous 
> contractors) but with more OB homes created  there is a need to learn  
> on BOTH sides-- code officials and  owner builders.
> 
> Does anyone remember those 1950s houses with  narrow  bedroom windows 
> close to the ceiling?   it took fires and people dying because they 
> could not get out of the bedroom before codes  insisted that there were 
>   windows starting  2' from the floor, and a door egress too.
> 
> you can buy a  code check book ($16. I think from www.codecheck.com )  
> for electrical, overall codes, etc so you know how  to frame a door, 
> types of wiring required, etc
> 
> Charmaine Taylor Publishing  books at dirtcheapbuilder.com
> 
> Building Codes- USA- OB input
> http://www.northcoast.com/~tms/codes.html
> 
> 
> PO Box 375 Cutten CA   95534 707-441-1632
> www.dirtcheapbuilder.com  www.papercrete.com
> 
> On Jul 23, 2004, at 11:47 AM, GlobalCirclenet wrote:
> > Good discussion, huh. Lest I be misunderstood, Karen, my partner and I 
> > have
> > been do-it-yourselfers all our lives and we plan to build our own house
> > next year.
> > But still I'd hesitate to do plastering or stucco without working 
> > alongside
> > an experienced builder or plasterer.   I have to disagree on how easy
> > building is. Building to code is no laughing matter when they red tag 
> > your
> > house and you have to start ripping out work and hire someone who knows
> > what they're doing. paul at largocreekfarms.com
> >
> >
> 
> 
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