Cob: Use of Forms?

[Joe Skeesick]

I missed this the first time it came through, thanks for pointing it out. It
is interesting to note that even in a place with an extended history with
these forms of construction that there is such ambiguity with the terms that
get used. Can't tell you how many times I've heard the "experts" contradict
each other on which process is which. I suspect that has more to do with our
modern mindset of having to have everything compartmentalized into specific
definitions than it being a problem historically.

Can't comment on the specifics of the process you asked about though. In
fact I can't read the illustration call outs well on screen so I'm printing
it to look over later. I am due to meet with some folks next week. I'll try
and remember to bring up that specific method when I do and report back.

Joe



-----Original Message-----
From: owner-coblist at deatech.com [mailto:owner-coblist at deatech.com]On
Behalf Of Amanda Peck
Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 2:02 PM
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Subject: Re: Cob: Use of Forms?




Did anybody notice the "unshuttered  quick way" version in that paper linked
below?  continuously adding cob in thin layers with a thin coating of straw
between the layers of cob?  Does it mean anything?


Darel quoted (I resnipped):

 > Ray Luechtefeld wrote:
 > > I don't think so, I believe the paper I'm looking at refers only to
 > > cob.  The page talking about forms (called "shuttering") is at
 > >
 > > http://www.ihbc.org.uk/Cob_Paper/page2.html
 > >
 > > What do you think?
 > >
 > > Ray
 > >


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