Cob: RE:cob in OH

[Grei Raven Shadow Walker]

I'm actually not intending to build here, we planning
on moving in the next few years (we're "debating"
between Central Missouri and Western Oregon), but with
two kids and work we need something close by to look
at. I'm not concerned about heating, whatever method
we use for the structure I plan on a combo of masonry
stove and solar (active and passive) heating. I've
been looking into using "breadbox" solar heaters for
the heat source for a hydronic slab.
--- Chuck & Linda <clearned at bminet.com> wrote:
> 
> I sure wouldn't build with Cob in OH with a bunch of
> insulation in there
> somewhere. It seems to me strawbales with earthen
> plasters and cob furniture
> and the like is what would make the most sense
> there. Otherwise be prepared
> to burn a whole lotta wood!
> 
> Chuck in Wisconsin
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