by Alex | Jul 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuSKeHh-iBY&pp=sAQA Analyzing site selection is a critical first step in building any type of home. It should arguably be done before any building design, layout, or construction takes place because it can have a large influence on...
by Alex | Jul 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjGygzV5l8M What is a Cob House? Cob is a building material made out of clay-rich soil, aggregate, fiber, and water that is pliable and can be constructed into walls for buildings. Many people are familiar with a similar building...
by Alex | Apr 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
In this video, I’ll show you how an intermediate floor is integrated into a cob house that is more than one story tall. There are many ways to do this, but I’m going to show you a really beefed up way to install one so…...
by Alex | Apr 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
A lot of people have a fear about mold growing on cob walls. There is a misconception going around that cob attracts mold. This is actually not the case. We also need to step back and make a comparison between a cob wall and…...
by Alex | Apr 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
When first learning how to build a cob structure, it can be a mystery about how all those doors and windows get installed into the cob walls. Its actually not too difficult! For example, as you build the walls upward, layer by layer, you come…...
by Alex | Apr 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
In this lesson, we’re going to revisit the topic of thermal mass and insulation. This subject can be a little bit complicated, but I’m going to try to break it down for you into simple concepts that you can apply. So, if cob does not…...
by Alex | Apr 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
I’ve got something extra special for you in this lesson! I’m going to be introducing you to a special lime finish technique that comes from Morocco, called tadelakt. And what’s so special about this natural finish is that its waterproof, and can be used to coat…...
by Alex | Apr 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Rain can be one of the main enemies to the integrity of your cob structure. But at the same time, cob walls can actually withstand a tremendous amount of water hitting them and still be fine. Its more the slow “drip” and consistent dampness…...
by Alex | Apr 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Now that you’re continuing to advance in expert cob knowledge, lets explore how to integrate electrical and plumbing lines through your cob walls. That is assuming that you do want water and electricity in your cob house. 😊 First main rule is – never run…...
by Alex | Apr 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
I get a lot of questions from people regarding building cob homes in cold climates. They wonder if they can build with cob if their winters are cold. This is the subject that we are going to explore in this lesson. Cob has some very…...
