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

[Chandler Benjamin]

Hello there!

I'd like a copy too if it isn't any trouble...

thanks so much,
Grace Benjamin

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> From: Will Firstbrook <wfirstbr at direct.ca>
> To: coblist at deatech.com
> Subject: "leichtlehmbau" (lightstraw)  was Re: Cob Size Estimates
> Date: Saturday, February 07, 1998 9:26 PM
> 
> 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
> >