[Cob] Coblist Digest, Vol 9, Issue 27

[alex]

i'd use a smaller elevated cistern that pumps in from a storage pond, 10000
gallons is a lot of weight, 8 pounds per gallon.  can use the pond for
cooling the house if you get creative.

On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 3:00 PM, <coblist-request at deatech.com> wrote:

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>   1. I promised details (Janet Standeford)
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> Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:51:57 -0800
> From: Janet Standeford <janet.standeford at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Cob] I promised details
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> Hi everyone,
> OK, I promised details so this will be it in a nutshell. Later, if
> Publishers still exist, I will write a book about this entire experience.
>
> As for the permit, it will be paid for within a month or two though it
> is approved for me already. I have been asked for the permit online
> though I am not sure why. When I receive it I will make a copy for you.
>
> My Civil Engineer put plans together for me after I'd already installed
> the septic system and gotten approval on it. I had also kept my permits
> going since August of 2005 for the Planning Dept.
>
> The house plans submitted are a rather eclectic combination of things
> including a wood riser and earthbags in the foundation up to the riser.
>
> This was before I discovered the R value of cob which is R19 for 20
> inches. An energy model was done for this in Arizona and as the
> information came from a Building Dept Official, my Building Dept
> accepted the information and approved my plans within 3 weeks of
> receiving it.
>
> My Civil Engineer, Shane Earp, said we will adjust the plans as we go
> and as everything will meet code it will not be a problem.
>
> He is doing this for me free so there probably won't be another set of
> plans showing the real thing which will be 36 inch walls at the base and
> 24 inches at the top. The walls will slope to the outside and be
> straight up and down on the outside to accommodate the poles which will
> hold the ceiling. The earthbags will only go to just above ground over
> the stem wall foundation and insulation with rock on each side. The rock
> will go up about two feet above ground. There will be NO riser.
>
> The house will have a rumford fireplace in an oval shape and will be
> made entirely out of fire cob with the proper fittings of course. I'll
> put in an air grate at the back with slider and will obtain a glass
> stand to go in front, I hope to have one custom made to fit the opening
> to slow down the burn at night and when I am gone.
>
> The floor will be cob and the roof will be shed style, 14' high on the
> South side and about 10' at the North side. A bedroom 10 x 8 will be on
> the North East end leaving room for a courtyard with a cob oven and cob
> walls.
>
> A cistern to hold (hopefully) 10,000 gals will be above the house with
> proper precautions of course.
>
> If anyone needs more information, please feel free to ask.
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:22:46 -0800
> From: Janet Standeford <janet.standeford at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Cob] Anyone
> To: Marilyn Pratt <marilyn.pratt at sbcglobal.net>
> Cc: coblist at deatech.com
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> Thank you, Marilyn
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> I'm in Klamath County in Oregon.
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:23:53 -0800
> From: Janet Standeford <janet.standeford at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Cob] Got the Permit Approval
> To: coblist at deatech.com
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> Hi Barbara,
> I look forward to anyone coming that can make it.
>
> Thank you .
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