Cob: cob and cordwood

[Darel Henman]

Kim,
   consider the old wattle and daub buildings of centuries ago and even
today.  The wood cob/daub mixtures melt well together.
 
  For a coordwood, like cob, however, you should provide a proper rock
or other kneewall/foundation.

Darel

> Kim West wrote:
> 
> 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