"leichtlehmbau" (lightstraw) was Re: Cob Size Estimates

[Will Firstbrook]

Hi Paul,

Yes, I would be interested in a copy of the leichtlehmbau handout. Thank
you for your offer. You also gave me another reason to get the The Straw
Bale House book.

Regards,

Will Firstbrook
8919 Shepherd Way
Delta, B.C.
Canada  V4C 4J9

or fax if that is easier (604) 583-6153
 

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> From: Paul Valerio <valeri at io.com>
> To: coblist at deatech.com
> Subject: Re: Cob Size Estimates
> Date: Friday, February 06, 1998 8:20 AM
> 
> Will,
> 
> Have you considered "leichtlehmbau" (lightstraw) as an option?
> It is mentioned in "The Straw Bale House" , pg 118.  The "Zuker" house
> is in Austin, Tx where I live.  It is very impressive in person-Hansel
> and Gretelish.  The owner says the technique is very easy, low-tech.  It
> provides more insulation than cob and less trouble than strawbale
> because you don't have to stucco, or secure bales, etc.
> 
> I have a one-page/two-sided hand-out from the owner on the how-to's, w/
> references.  If you are interested I could snail-mail it to you.  Or if
> somebody has a scanner I could send it to them and they could get it out
> to people.
> 
> PV
>