[Cob] foundation rock type

[Joseph R Dupont]

if you have a lot  of water.. if water is not an issue then you can grow
stuff for the summer.
On Fri, 25 Jun 2004 13:01:19 -0400 (EDT) 211212 <jillpruett at peoplepc.com>
writes:
> Hi-dee-ho everyone. 
> 
> We are busy over here preparing land and house site... questions:
> 
> 1. Our "soil" is almost entirely clay - on all 10 acres. How does 
> this affect (if at all) the foundation, since clay expands and 
> shrinks with the rain. 
> 
> 2. What is the best way to make drainage take the water away from 
> the house, as the land has very little slope to it. I did read the 
> books, but still not sure. 
> 
> 3. There are many rocks, of various sizes a fist size to the size of 
> a bed pillow. They are called honeycomb rocks and look like swiss 
> cheese. Can these be used for the foundation? Do I need to fill in 
> the holes with cement or something? Suggestions? 
> 
> 4. Our home site is in Texas - hot during the summer. How does this 
> affect the southern facing windows? Do I just rely on the roof 
> overhangs? Or a porch or trellis overhead? Or do I angle it so I am 
> not dead on facing south? 
> 
> Thanks everyone!
> 
> Jill & gang
> 
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