Cob: rock core cob wall

[Mafalda Stock]

The other day I saw an ad for steel frame houses sold in kits.  Would steel 
also rust, I wonder??  And would cob or other earthen materials conflict 
with steel?  Steel would provide a very sturdy base for a house, and it 
would be hidden from sight, although I have not even looked at the cost 
factor.  Can anyone comment?
Mafi Stock

At 4/22/01 09:13 PM -0500, you wrote:

>Ken,
>
>This would be my concern as well. Earth as you know is quite porous and
>metal lath is not recommended with earth plasters for rust reasons. Another
>thing to consider is the electromagnetic fields that are enhanced by
>surrounding yourself with metal wires.
>
>Chuck Learned
> >
> >  My main concern is that the wire would rust and the
> >wall would fail.  I plan on giving this a shot at some point and would
> >appreciate any comments.
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