Cob: cob and cordwood

Fri Feb 28 06:19:58 CST 2003

Was wondering if it is possible to build a structure where the first 3-4 feet are cordwood, then the remaining height of the structure is cob?

Or, if one were to build a cob structure with a cordwood addition, what would be the proper way to connect the two materials without problems due to differing shrinkage and settling rates?

Anyone here had any experience building cob/cordwood hybrids?

Thanks,

Kim
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Was wondering if it is possible to build a 
structure where the first 3-4 feet are cordwood, then the remaining height of 
the structure is cob?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Or, if one were to build a cob structure with a 
cordwood addition, what would be the proper way to connect the two materials 
without problems due to differing shrinkage and settling rates?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Anyone here had any experience building 
cob/cordwood hybrids?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Kim</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>