[Cob] Coblist Digest, Vol 9, Issue 27

[Janet Standeford]

Hi,
I am tossing around the idea of only 2500 there and another one down the 
hill just far enough to still be able to pump uphill and low enough to 
be able to fill easily.

Good idea

On 2/28/2011 12:39 PM, alex wrote:
> 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.
>
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>>    1. I promised details (Janet Standeford)
>>    2. Re: Anyone (Janet Standeford)
>>    3. Re: Got the Permit Approval (Janet Standeford)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:51:57 -0800
>> From: Janet Standeford<janet.standeford at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Cob] I promised details
>> To: coblist at deatech.com
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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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