Cob: Re: CobWrap? (was: Thermal Mass and R-values)

[Grace Benjamin]

Hello everyone;

Here's a LABORIOUS idea, but it just might work.  I'm sure all of us have 
seen house-wrap.  The most prevalent is Tyvek, but there are other brands as 
well.  Well what about some sort of a cob wrap with burlap and straw?  It 
could be applied as a layer of straw in clay slip, followed by the burlap to 
keep it smooth and pretty.  After the burlap you could apply whatever 
weatherproof coating you chose.

I just thought as I was writing-  the burlap may degrade over time; so maybe 
those woven polybags that Pat's been using for his super-adobe may work 
better.  The idea is that you add an insulative layer; without adding the 
work of a whole other wall system.  It's just a thought, I haven't tried it. 
  Has anyone tried anything similar?

Best Wishes to everyone reading,
Grace



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