[Cob] Windows in Cob Wall - WITH Pics URL

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Hi Bill, thanks got the pictures, lovely house. 

On 2016-09-29 02:45, Bill Wright, L.Ac., DNBAO wrote: 

> Greetings All, 
> 
> Okay. TAKE TWO. . . Shannon responded to let me know there was an issue
> for many of you in viewing the pictures I attempted to share. I think
> I've solved the issue by INCLUDING the direct link here, which should
> allow you to view the pictures without needing to sign in to Dropbox.
> Thanks Shannon! The original detailed message is below the link if that
> is wanted/needed. Many thanks for your kind consideration and support!
> Onwards! Bill 
> 
> https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1qdluvmacdbtwzk/AAB0P4NasiZOEXS9wT59u26ha?dl=0 [1]
> 
> Happy Fall from Northern California, USA. 
> 
> TOPIC: Functional design for windows in a cob wall. I'm wondering how
> your windows have fared regarding keeping weather out - precisely...
> water. Pics to follow, will help immensely in understanding the
> following story. . . 
> 
> My window design was such that I covered the fixed double-panes of
> glass with 2-3" of cob on all edges, and applied my lime stucco over the
> cob on the exterior, and my earthen plaster over the cob on the
> interior. 
> 
> It's the exterior lime to glass connection that I'm concerned about. My
> plan was to put a bead of silicone caulking at that joint to seal out
> the rain water. However, the glass delivery guys, and a friend who is a
> contractor (not experienced with cob, lime stucco, etc...) cast
> disparagement onto this idea saying it won't create a functional seal. 
> 
> The panes were installed, and in place and during the interior
> plastering process BOTH of them were shattered (pic of that included
> too). So I'm taking this OPPORTUNITY to cry A LOT. . . I mean, to pause
> and reassess, and email you. 
> 
> I am thinking of a complete re-design if y'all think I should abandon my
> current design, OR I'm thinking of squirting a bunch of roofing tar
> along the edge of the glass and squishing it into the framing so it
> squirts out the edge on the exterior where the stucco meets the glass;
> thus creating a seal. 
> 
> Lemme know what you think. Thanks! 
> 
> Bill 
> 
> SEE LINK TO VIEW PICTURES IN A DROPBOX FOLDER TO FOLLOW DIRECTLY AFTER
> THIS EMAIL. 
> 
> -- 
> Bill Wright, L.Ac., DNBAO
> 
> Wright Acupuncture and Massage
> 
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> 
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> 
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