Cob:

[Grei Raven Shadow Walker]

Expensive is a relative term, as they are standard as
4X8 panels, you would only need 2 to 4 panels for the
project. You could also produce your own version from
OSB and a variety of foam insulation sheets available.

--- Jill hotmail <writejill at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Are you referring to SIP ? I found this on the net,
> www.betterbuilder.com
> No prices on site, I assume expensive.
> -jill
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Grei Raven Shadow Walker"
> <greyraven_r at yahoo.com>
> To: "Jill hotmail" <writejill at hotmail.com>
> Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2003 2:06 PM
> Subject: Re: Cob:
> 
> 
> > I can't rember the name of the material, but there
> is
> > a relatively new structural material on the market
> > which could work for you. It's comprised of 4-8
> inches
> > (depending on it's intended application) of
> expanded
> > foam sandwiched between 2 sheets of exterier grade
> > osb. this stuff is load baring and has very good
> > thermal performance. you could cut it into the
> right
> > size panels and then attach standard garage door
> > hardware to it. Just remember to make the kitchen
> > separable from the rest of the house, you don't
> want
> > to loose your cob home's thermal mass advantage in
> the
> > summer.
> > --- Jill hotmail <writejill at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > > We also would like to incorporate a "garage
> door"
> > > for one wall in the kitchen. Either sliding or
> the
> > > regular kind that goes up. Any suggestions on 
> this
> > > and how to insulate this? I am enchanted by the
> idea
> > > of opening up the entire section of wall in the
> > > summer.
> > > -jill
> > >
> >
> >
> > =====
> > "When I look into the abyss it stares back at me,
> but not as the cold
> > dark beast you perceive it to be.
> > When I am gazed upon by the abyss I see the eyes
> of a mother, a lover, an
> old friend.
> > When I look into the warm familiar eyes of the
> abyss I see that which
> > needs me as much as I have need.
> > I remember, I rejoice, I renew!"
> > by Grei R. S. Walker, '01
> >
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"When I look into the abyss it stares back at me, but not as the cold 
dark beast you perceive it to be.
When I am gazed upon by the abyss I see the eyes of a mother, a lover, an old friend.
When I look into the warm familiar eyes of the abyss I see that which
needs me as much as I have need.
I remember, I rejoice, I renew!"
by Grei R. S. Walker, '01

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