by Alex | Nov 11, 2018 | Cob, Foundations, General, Natural Finishing, Walls
I’ve been having a lot of questions come to me recently asking me about cob homes and do they get infested by termites, rodents, and insects. From my experience and from what I’ve learned over the years this this is not a big issue. Termites first...
by Alex | Mar 18, 2017 | Building Codes & Permits, Cob, Designs, Foundations
Since there are currently no official cob house building codes that have been created, cob home builders can sometimes face an uphill battle against the bureaucracy of the building departments and their many existing code books. This can often deter people from...
by Alex | Mar 7, 2017 | Building Codes & Permits, Cob, Designs, Foundations, Videos
Having a proper cob house foundation design is critical to the success of your cob building! I stress this point every single time I talk about foundations. Its not something to pass over lightly just so you can get to the fun of doing cob work. Take time and...
by Alex | Oct 11, 2016 | Cob, Foundations, Videos
In the cob building community we have a problem. We are building really bad foundations! I’ve seen some foundations literally “melt” before my eyes. Really sad story there, by the way. But I digress… Its time to turn this problem around. And I want to help all of you...
by Alex | Mar 29, 2016 | Cob, Cob Ovens, Foundations
For those of us in the northern hemisphere, its already Spring again! That means it’s the ideal time to begin working with cob. And if you’re one of the many people who want to start learning earth building skills, now is the best time to get started. Start small and...
by Alex | May 30, 2015 | Cob, Foundations, General, Materials
This morning, I received an email newsletter from a prominent Natural Builder explaining why they had chosen to build a stemwall foundation using earthbags. I was really surprised when I read this email! Especially when I saw that they were actually filling the...
