[Cob] Coblist Digest, Vol 9, Issue 161

[alex]

Funny that home depot was a local hardware store out there.

Lime cement mortar works.  Lime for soil and lawns, not so much...

On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 3:00 PM, <coblist-request at deatech.com> wrote:

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>   1. Earthen Finishes Workshop - Landers, California | March 2-4
>      (mud at adobeisnotsoftware.org)
>   2. lime for exterior cob wall in northern california - what type
>      of lime to get, and where to buy? (Prentice Fish)
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> Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:29:41 -0800
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> Subject: [Cob] Earthen Finishes Workshop - Landers, California | March
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> Hello all, a quick and hopefully not unwanted note about an upcoming
> workshop that we are hosting on Earthen Finishes: adobeisnotsoftware
> [1]is pleased to have Kurt Gardella [2] return to California for
> three days of intensive instruction in interior and exterior earthen
> finish practices. Kurt developed much of the online curriculum for
> Northern New Mexico College?s adobe program, and has great
> expertise in both adobe construction and earthen plasters and
> finishes. Attendees will leave the class with knowledge of how to mix
> and apply earthen and lime plasters, lime washes and casein paints -
> the class is suitable for both building professionals and
> do-it-your-selfers. Topics include:
>    *Finish selection for conventional and earthen buildings
>    *Soil and Material Selection, Sourcing and Testing
>    *Vapor Permeability, Water Resistance and Stabilization
>    *Tools and Application Techniques
>    *Application around Doors, Windows and Other Openings
>    *Pigments, and Finishing
>    *Detailing
>    *Conventional and Traditional Plaster Reinforcing Techniques
>    *Code considerations
>        Instruction Type:
>  This is a hands-on class. Attendees will have the opportunity to get
> dirty and use tools and equipment typical of adobe construction. Due
> to the course format, enrollment will be limited to 14 individuals.
> Children under the age of 14 unfortunately cannot be accommodated. In
> the unlikely event of inclement weather, instruction will occur
> indoors.
>
>        Instructors:
>  Kurt Gardella teaches adobe construction at Northern New Mexico
> College, is Director of Education for Adobe in Action [3], and is
> certified as an earth-building specialist by the German Dachverband
> Lehm [4].
>  Ben Loescher is a licensed architect, founder of adobeisnotsoftware
> [5] and principal of golem|la.
>
>        Location:
>  The class will be conducted about 12 miles outside of Joshua Tree
> National Park in Landers, California, some 40 miles from Palm
> Springs. Joshua Tree and the surrounding area have a wealth of great
> hiking, climbing, lodging and food options. Directions to the
> workshop site will be provided to attendees prior to the class.
>
>        Registration:
>  The cost for the three day workshop is $190/person. Coffee and
> nibbles will be provided at the beginning of the day; lunch is
> included.  This event is expected to sell out - prior registration is
> required.  Register here:
> http://adobeisnotsoftwarefinishes.eventbrite.com/ [6]
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>        Questions?:
>  Please do not hesitate to contact Ben at office (at) g-o-l-e-m.com
> or (760) 278-1134.
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> Links:
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> [1] http://adobeisnotsoftware.com/
> [2] http://www.kurtgardella.com/
> [3] http://www.adobeinaction.org/
> [4] http://www.earthbuilding.info/index_gb.html
> [5] http://adobeisnotsoftware.com/
> [6] http://adobeisnotsoftwarefinishes.eventbrite.com/
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> Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:28:07 -0800
> From: Prentice Fish <prenticefish at gmail.com>
> To: coblist at deatech.com
> Subject: [Cob] lime for exterior cob wall in northern california -
>        what type of lime to get, and where to buy?
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> Hello everyone,
>
> Recently I've built a 120 sq ft cob building in northenr California, USA,
> and enjoyed that experience. The cob walls start out on a rubble foundation
> at about 12 inches thick, and taper down to about 8 inches thick at the
> roof line. The roof of course overhangs the walls quite a bit, for some
> protection against driving rains. I did have the good fortune of having a
> tractor to mix the cob, and lift it to the building site.  Even so, it was
> a lot of work, doing it by myself.
>
> In a few months I'd like to plaster a layer of subsoil/clay, with lime
> added, on the outside of the cob, for some protection against driving
> rains.  But I'm not seeing any good lime available here in northern
> California.
>
> My questions are: what type of lime should I buy, and where can I buy it in
> northern california?
>
> I've been to one local hardware store - Home Depot - and it has "Type S"
> lime.  I think this is not what I want, but I don't know. I called one
> local masonry store, and could tell they knew even less than I, which means
> they knew next to nothing. Thank you for any thoughts/suggestions!
>
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