[Cob] clay for cob construction

[john fordice]

Fritz,
You are welcome.  Here is a link to a study for Linn County just east of Corvallis & this also looks good for clay soils.
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MANUSCRIPTS/oregon/OR639/0/or639_text.pdf <http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MANUSCRIPTS/oregon/OR639/0/or639_text.pdf> 
Please keep me posted on how your project progresses.  I’m the Director of the Cob Research Institute & we are compiling info about cob projects.
Also, how are you planning on dealing with building permits for your project?
Regards,
john fordice  -  director - Cob Research Institute
www.cobcode.org <http://www.cobcode.org/>

> On Aug 27, 2015, at 7:08 AM, wilhelmf at onid.orst.edu wrote:
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> 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
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> Quoting john fordice <otherfish at comcast.net>:
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>> 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/>
>> 
>>> On Aug 26, 2015, at 11:52 AM, wilhelmf at onid.orst.edu wrote:
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>>> 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>:
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>>>> 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:
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>>>>> 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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