[Cob] clay for cob construction

[wilhelmf at onid.orst.edu]

Thanks for the PDF of the soils analysis John.  I see Corvallis in  
there and this is very helpful.  I was just reluctant to start digging  
away.  Apart from the obvious reason  :) I wasn't sure what the result  
would be.

Fritz


Quoting john fordice <otherfish at comcast.net>:

> Fritz,
> Here is a link to a soils analysis for Benton County, Oregon which  
> appears to include your area.
> ftp://ftp-fc.sc.egov.usda.gov/MO1/text_pdf/oregon/or606_text.pdf
> Looks like there is ample clay in the Corvallis area.
> john fordice - CRI
> www.cobcode.org <http://www.cobcode.org/>
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>> On Aug 26, 2015, at 11:52 AM, wilhelmf at onid.orst.edu wrote:
>>
>> Thanks very much Phil.  I suspected as much but wanted to get input  
>> from those with experience.  I will do as you suggested.
>>
>> thanks again,
>>
>> Fritz
>>
>>
>> Quoting PHIL MOULTON <philmoulton at gmail.com>:
>>
>>> Oregon has nothing but clay unless you have a very processed piece  
>>> of property .
>>> Right now clay is harder then rock but keep an eye on craigslist  
>>> anyone giving away dirt,  it's clay
>>>
>>> Sent from Phil Moulton
>>> 503-349-8463
>>>
>>>> On Aug 26, 2015, at 10:39 AM, wilhelmf at onid.orst.edu wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Quoting wilhelmf at onid.orst.edu:
>>>>
>>>> with the subject line.
>>>>
>>>>> I've reviewed a lot of the Archives, but I haven't found a  
>>>>> source of clay soil here in the Corvallis Area.  I only need  
>>>>> about 4 yards, so delivery is feasible.  I may have clay below  
>>>>> the two foot level on my property, but it would be worthwhile to  
>>>>> have it delivered.  Is there anyone who has a reliable source of  
>>>>> clay loam for Cob construction in Corvallis Oregon?
>>>>>
>>>>> thanks,
>>>>>
>>>>> Fritz
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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