[Cob] frozen cob

[Amanda Peck]

Aha.  And those of us who didn't know the old saying AND the reason for it 
get to learn the hard way.  Good to know that the oldtimers still knew 
things that we don't--yet anyway
...................
Jane wrote:

According to an old saying lime should always be applied in the spring, 
before whitsun. Then it can dry slowly before the summer heat sets in, and 
then dry though and through during the
summer. This might also be the reason for our problems as the house was lime 
painted in november.

Anyway, clay walls are always vulnerable in a cold and wet climate, and
should be protected by the roof, which should stick out at least 75 cm
over the wall