by Alex | Dec 14, 2018 | Cob, General, Materials, Natural Finishing, Walls
I’m going talk to you about mold with cob buildings and earthen buildings. As I’m writing this, I’m here in Costa Rica and one thing I notice about structures here is they do have a lot of mold issues. It’s very humid and very wet. Here most of the...
by Alex | Nov 18, 2018 | Cob, General, Videos
I wanted to talk to you about the different components of building a cob house. There are many components to a cob house or any kind of natural building. I specialize in cob walls and earthen walls. I don’t really specialize in the other components of the...
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 | Nov 9, 2018 | Building Codes & Permits, Cob, Designs, General, Materials, Uncategorized, Videos
I want to talk about cob house cost realities here. Now, I’ve talked about this a couple of times before in the past and it’s sort of my opinion that the cost of building a cob house generally is going to be about the same cost per square foot as a...
by Alex | Mar 3, 2017 | Cob, General, Videos
Building a cob house can seem like a daunting project to undertake, but with the right knowledge it is a great option for do-it-yourself builders. The more understanding and information you have about cob building, the more prepared you will be for a successful...
by Alex | Apr 7, 2016 | Cob, General
How to Make Cob – The Tarp Method There are many ways to make cob. One of the most common and regularly-practiced techniques in North America is called the “tarp method” of cob mixing. This method can be done by yourself or with one other person. You will need a...
