Cob in cold climes

Fri Mar 19 17:41:14 CST 1999

As has been discussed on numerous occasions it appears that cob has no great R-value (something like 0.25 per inch).  I was thinking about the possibility of embedding two-by-eight studs into the cob mixture during construction leaving a four inch ridge into which I would put fiberglass or some other insulator. 

 What possible adhesive problems would I have between the cob and the wood i.e. might the wood pull out of the wall?  Any other suggestions for Canadians in North America's attic?

Paul Procure
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<DIV><FONT size=2>As has been discussed on numerous occasions it appears that 
cob has no great R-value (something like 0.25 per inch).  I was thinking 
about the possibility of embedding two-by-eight studs into the cob mixture 
during construction leaving a four inch ridge into which I would put fiberglass 
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<DIV><FONT size=2> What possible adhesive problems would I have between the cob 
and the wood i.e. might the wood pull out of the wall?  Any other 
suggestions for Canadians in North America's attic?</FONT></DIV>
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