[Cob] load bearing

[Janet Standeford]

Hi Sukita,

Yes, you can mention this as having the plans approved and the permit 
ready to pick up. I should be picking it up by the time the snow melts 
here, around the beginning of May I believe.

The samples I made were tested at 360 psi and load bearing is 350 psi.

I am using Fir logs in the walls to hold the roof tie downs which are 
also logs.

I am seriously considering having my Civil Engineer change the 
foundation to just concrete and rock as I think the plinth method is not 
quite as stable as rock all the way through. If someone knows the plinth 
method well, I would be interested in feedback.

Thank you for helping with this,

On 2/28/2011 12:59 PM, Sukita wrote:
> Hello Janet,
> Congratulations on your new permit for your Cob Home!  I am thrilled!  
> I would like to mention this news in my newsletter, would you be ok 
> with that?  And would you want me to list contact (email) to you for 
> folks to inquire about volunteering?
> My main question is about the load bearing walls or poles?  You 
> mentioned poles, can you explain further?
> Thank you and Keep It UP!!!
> Sukita
>