[Cob] cob in portugal

[Pure Portugal]

hi
wondering if anyone has any knowledge/experience of building with cob in 
(central) portugal.  i'm not sure how well it would stand up to the 
weather - very hot dry summers and often very wet winters.
best wishes, sophie
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