[Cob] converting a log home

[joe r dupont]

 Well there may be some termite issues which maybe treated by washing
down the walls with boric acid.
Why both sides???  I would consider a paper crete layer on chicken wire
on the inside.. nice a bright.. and good insulation.
and put the cob on the outside. maybe put a vapor barrier between..  make
it thicker on the bottom..and thinner on top
causing it to slight push in against the building rather than pulling a
way.  You might pu a few  rope loops between the building and the cob
wall.
You might want to recess the southern side and put the appropriate winter
slant and imbed panes of glass with  say an inch or so cob boarder.
it would weather protect most of it and heat up the cob beneath.. 


On Tue, 3 Jul 2007 07:56:58 -0700 (PDT) Jen Mattson
<jenkmattson at yahoo.com> writes:
> Hi all.  New to the list, but need your input on a
> crazy idea.
> 
> We're thinking of buying a stipped bare log home and
> slathering the inside and outside of it with cob.  is
> that crazy?  We'f like to install solar power and
> rainwater collection as well.  We not only desire a
> cob home, but we are thinking it would be a terrific
> way to help insulate the home (no a/c, wood-burning
> stove, etc.)  What are your thoughts?
> Thanks!
> Jen in Austin, TX
> 
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