Cob: waterproofing cob

[Grei Raven Shadow Walker]

What about a heavy (real heavy, like outdoor exposed
bench/oven heavy) cob/lime plaster treated with the
(hopefully soon explained) heavy hemp seed oil finish.
Wouldn't a surface like that work as the finish layers
of the interier cob walls for the bath rooms, kitchen,
and maybe even spa/sauna area?

--- Jill hotmail <writejill at hotmail.com> wrote:
> This list a great place to start, Kim. 
> 
> As for the cement, I was trying to determine how to
> have a bathroom and kitchen sink area. Even if the
> tub and sink are bought at the store, the walls
> would get so wet from the steam... We are also
> looking at the floor. If I make the shower open, not
> store bought, the water will need to drain. So I am
> looking at cement for the shower floor. 
> 
> I, too, understand that cement plaster will ruin the
> cob walls. 
> 
> Best books are probably the usual suggestions,
> recently authored, rather than trying to find
> originals. But if you are interested, try this link 
> 
> http://www.donhead.com/building.htm
> 
> The easiest to follow is from Ivanto, Smith or Becky
> Bee. Are you taking a workshop?


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