Cob Re: related box-cooker question

[HandyM2 at aol.com]

In a message dated 98-11-11 09:14:49 EST, you write:

<< How does one build a fireplace in a strawbale home? Can a zero clearance FP
 be used?  What about adobe?  Are there plans on the web for a good-drawing
 do-it-myself fireplace?
 dgoldenone >>

Exactly the same as you install one in a "Conventionally" Stick Built Home.  

I personally an eager to see Web sites for good drawing fireplaces.  <G>  SEND
THEM PLEASE >VBWildG<

However if not then you can go to your public library and look up any number
of older Popular Mechanics books and such for excellent plans.  My Favorate
was a Indoor fireplace that shared a chimmeny with a Exterior BBQ.  But then
again I love to BBQ!!  

Michael aka HandyM2 at aol.com

BTW Why not PLAN IN a Thru Wall Solar Oven aka Barbara Kerrs excellent design?

Mayhaps a Tower of Power for Solar Water Heating, Solar Electric Panels (even
a small array is GREAT during a power outage <G>) and even a Root Cellar for
excellent food storage with out the cost of electricity?

Personally I find a Fireplace attracitive but not really useful.  A Decent
openable Iron Stove gives far better CONTROLLED heat and limits non burning
heat loss with realistic dampners and still I can get the romance of crackling
flames upon desire.  Kind of a Win-Win situation IMHO.  I have seen them done
in brick and iron sorta like a FP with iron doors.  Pretty nice.  Just a
thought.