Cob: Stewing. Long.

[Shannon C. Dealy]

[snip]
> Roofing.  Are telephone poles a good option for rafters?  I think I'll have
{snip]

Telephone poles generally contain creosote and/or other toxic chemicals to
protect them from the elements, and (at least around here) are classified
as toxic waste, requiring special handling for disposal.  I personally
wouldn't use them for any part of a structure anyone was going to live in.

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