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[Cob] Building in the TropicsGustavo Cabrera nicapinolero at hotmail.comSat Apr 30 09:54:16 CDT 2005
Hi, Group: I don't think I've ever made any contribution to the list as I've not had anything to contribute. I do thank those that do and have learned a lot, especially those who run this list. My name is Gus and I am an experienced contractor, mostly in renovations and rehabilitation of property. I own a beachfront lot on the Pacific side of Nicaragua near a small town called San Juan del Sur. There are only 2 seasons, dry and wet with temperatures averaging 78 deg. F. during the wet season and 81 deg. F during the dry season. Obviously there is no heating problem, but cooling cob could be an issue. I plan on building from 800 to 1200 sf. A couple of questions: 1. Does anyone have knowledge of building in the tropics or possibly Southern Florida? 2. Any recommendations as to wall thickness or other structural considerations? 3. Has anyone lived in a similar climate and could you expound on your experience? I have read and studied both Ianto Evans' and Becky Bee's books. I've also ordered the latest edition of Ianto Evans' book. I hope to build for myself and maybe teach the locals and others about cob. Thanks, Gus Cabrera
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