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  Introduction to Building with Cob

  Part 1 – Get an introduction to natural building, design, site preparation, layout, selecting cob ingredients, and building foundations.

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  Cob Mixing, Foundations and Passive Solar Design

  Part 2 – Continue learning about how to build foundations and explore passive solar design, thermal mass & insulation, and learn how to make cob.

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  Cob Walls, Utility Lines, and Tractor Cob

  Part 3 – Learn about building cob walls, laying electrical and plumbing through cob, and how to mix massive batches of cob with a tractor!

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  Windows & Doors, Codes & Permits

  Part 4 – Learn how to install doors and windows in cob walls, trimming cob walls, building cob arches, and explore building codes and permit requirements.

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  Earthen Plaster and Hybrid Building

  Part 5 – Learn how to prepare, mix, and apply earthen plaster and how to design a hybrid natural building.

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  Roofing and Natural Finishes

  Part 6 – Delve into roofing options and learn about natural, non-toxic finishing options for your cob house.

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  Earthen Building Methods and Mechanized Cob

  Part 7 – Explore integrating more diverse earthen building materials, living roofs, Tadelakt finishing, and more!

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  Lime Plaster Finishing

  Part 8 – Learn how to source materials, mix, and apply natural lime plaster finishing. Plus, learn about bond beams and roofing piers.

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  Tadelakt Waterproof Finishing

  Part  9 – Learn the rare and precious skill of Tadelakt plastering! What ingredients to use, how to mix, apply, and polish to a shiny, waterproof, and non-toxic finish.

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  Basements, and Moisture Protection

  Part 10 – Discover how to build a cob house over a basement, how to protect cob in a moist climate, and how to build your roof before cobbing.

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  Architects and Property

  Part 11 – Learn about how to find a suitable architect for your natural building project, and a natural builder’s guide to purchasing property.

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  Earthen Floors Integration

  Part 12 – Learn about the craft of earthen floors and how they can integrate with your building.

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  Video Lessons

  Watch instructional videos leading you through each design component.

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  Construction Diagrams

  Get over 100 pages of carefully detailed construction diagrams!

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  Design Notes

  Learn the specifications for a strong and code-friendly cob building.

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  Tiny Cob House Plans

  Get the most detailed cob house plans available anywhere! Over 30 extra pages of design diagrams.

• In 2011, 77% of American Corporations were using online learning.
• In 2014, 18,650,000 college students were taking at least one of their classes online. By 2019, half of ALL classes will be done online.
• Online classes are proven to increase knowledge retention by 25% to 60%.
• Online classes are generally shorter than classroom training on the same subject by up to 25-60%. That saves students A LOT of valuable time!

• Save hundreds of dollars compared to traditional cob workshops (this course is only a fraction of the cost)
• Save days of time
• No travel required
• No need to use your precious vacation days to attend a workshop
• No need to cut time out of your busy schedule
• All you need is a computer with internet access!

• Access to the ONLY design-focused cob workshop
• Learn how to avoid the major design mistakes with cob building
• Save thousands of dollars in architect and consultancy fees
• No travel required. All you need is a computer with internet access!
• No need to use your precious vacation days to attend a workshop
• No need to cut time out of your busy schedule

The online tutorials give excellent detail about cob building. The videos and descriptions are well-organized and easy to follow. My husband and I love this course! I recommend it to anyone who is considering building with cob.

Elisabeth and Brion Vallin

I really enjoy the cob classroom, lessons, articles, videos, and “hands on” projects inspired. I love the pictures and videos, and the constant learning connection.

I appreciate the classroom focus on the historical past and promising direction of the future, showing beautiful pictures of older buildings and cities, those recently completed, and those in progress.

The videos always inspire many ideas and motivate me towards an action plan on my projects. These “How To” videos are amazing, and I’m always open to quick tidbits on brainstorming possibilities.

I have recently completed Roscoe’s  dog house, made of cob, for my folks in GA. Through the classes, I felt educated and confident in every step of the building process. It was nice to review the information as needed. I also hope to be finishing off another project very soon. Thank you all for the support.

A big “Thank You” to Alex for his dedication to his students and to the classroom.

Joy Davis

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  Cob Ingredients - Soil, Sand, and Straw (Notes)

  Download the sample notes in PDF format.

• Q.Is the class a one-time fee or billed monthly?

  A.The class is a one-time fee for this Black Friday special sale.

• Q.Is my billing & credit card information safe?

  A.Absolutely. Our course is built on a fully encrypted platform complete with SSL certificates.

• Q.Will I have any personal access to Alex?

  A.Alex will answer emails from students, participate in the lesson comments and in the Facebook Group a few times per week to answer any questions. He will try his best to get back to students as soon as possible.

• Q.Can I download the videos, notes, and diagrams?

  A.Yes. For this Black Friday special, you can download all of the videos, notes, and diagrams. They are yours to keep.

• Q.How is this course delivered?

  A.You will receive the links to download all of the course materials directly to your computer. It is super easy!

• Q.Who is the author of this course and why is he qualified?

  A.My name is Alex Sumerall and I’m the author of this course. I have taught thousands of people through workshops, lectures, my books, and through my website www.thiscobhouse.com on how to build with cob, and I have helped to empower them with the information they need make their cob building dreams come to fruition.

• Q.What if I don’t like this product?

  A.If for any reason you decide you aren’t completely satisfied with the course, just email me within the first 30 days and I’ll refund your purchase.

• Q.How long will I have access to the course videos and materials?

  A.You will always have access to the materials. You can also download all of the course materials for later use.

• Q.Will this course guarantee than my cob house will be code-approved?

  A.No. But it will equip you with a whole lot of knowledge to better succeed at designing a code-approved cob building. There are no guarantees here. This is also a very subjective area as codes and regulations vary greatly from region to region.

• Q.What specifically will I learn from this online course?

  A.You will learn how to build a cob house from the ground up. All major steps in the building process will be taught so that you will have the skills to construct your own cob buildings. We will begin by learning design principles, site selection, and how to build a strong foundation. Then we will progress into how to make cob and construct cob walls. Later on, we will cover topics such as roofing, natural finishes, and others.

• Q.How will this course teach me to build a cob house?

  A.You will be guided step-by-step in a linear progression on how to construct buildings out of cob. You will be handed the knowledge and advice to carry out construction of your own cob house. You will receive teaching through video lessons, informational articles, and other supplementary materials online.

• Q.I’ve already taken a traditional cob workshop. Will I still benefit from this course?

  A.Yes, I guarantee it! Most cob workshops don’t cover nearly this much material. You can’t learn everything there is to know about cob or natural building in a few days or weeks at a workshop. If anything, let this course be a supplement to your regular workshop experiences. You are certain to pick up even more valuable information and skills here.

• Q.How can this course benefit a do-it-yourself builder like me?

  A.This course will break things down into easy-to-understand concepts and assist you in the application of all the necessary components to building a cob home. The material is presented in a practical format without confusing technical or architectural terminology. This program also offers the do-it-yourself builder the benefits of affordability without the need for expensive workshop trainings.

• Q.I don’t have any building skills. Will I still benefit from this course?

  A.Absolutely! This course is designed for everybody to be able to learn from. Whether you are a professional builder or if you have no experience building at all, you will be led step-by-step through the processes.

• Q.How long will it take to apply the teachings and see results?

  A.You will be able to apply the teachings from the very first lessons. Building a cob house is a process and takes time, no matter what. You will be in a constant process of learning and application during the course without getting ahead of yourself and making mistakes.

• Q.Why should I buy this course today instead of waiting?

  A.This course is a learning progression. You won’t be able to cram all the information in one short amount of time. If you are interested in building a cob home any time in the near future then I recommend purchasing the course today and getting started. If you are perhaps planning to start building with cob in a few months to a year from now, this would be an ideal time to buy the course and start learning. You are also getting a HUGE 50% discount here for Black Friday.