[Cob] Cob in the cold, with bears

[Dulane]

Consider enclosed half-bales for insulation, and make sure you have all your materials ready to go by May. Take advantage of your dry hot days to get things done. You need to be done before October if you hope to get things dry before winter again.
Dulane

> On Apr 3, 2017, at 7:13 PM, Iona Fairlight Hawken <ionahawken at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi all--
> This has probably been covered before, but if I really want to build a cob house in a very cold area (like Maine), what are the options? Can I build a double cob wall with insulation (wool?) in between? 
> Also, is cob vulnerable if a hungry bear is trying to enter? Or would it withstand a bear? 
> Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 
> Best, Iona 
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