Cob: COB | rammed tire foundation

[Darel Henman]

Michael,

Michael Blaha wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> I was wondering if anyone has tried a rammed tire foundation?

I earthship people seem to have no trouble using it and  not just for
foundations for load bearing walls as well.

>  I hear that the tires off-gas nasties for 20 years...

This idea is appearently rubbish.   Old tires are used and are not
subject to ultra-violet light.  They do not outgas.   Go to the
earthship.org for more detail. 

 
> Wonder if i covered the tires with a papercrete stuff if that would help?  or shall i just get the urbanite dumped off at the site....

Anything to keep the ultraviolet light from it would help.

> 
> m i c h a e l
> 

Darel