[Cob] RE: Stone in cob

[Amanda Peck]

I had thought that something like that was what the Evans-Roy experiment 
tended to show.

I wonder if it means that a cob-like mix will do better for my log cabin 
chinking.  I'll never know, because the problems could stem from the green 
wood continuing to dry. Worth a try in either case.
.................
Phil Hawn wrote:

We are currently working on a cob-cordwood home here in NC. We have added 
about 5% lime to the cob for extra strength and short of taking a sledge 
hammer to the wall (I dare anyone to do that to their home) it has bonded 
well witht he wood. VERY hard and quick setting as a mortar. We also haven't 
had a lot of shrinkage. Time will tell as to durabilty.

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