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Introduction to Building with Cob
Part 1 – Get an introduction to cob building, earthen construction methods, major components of cob homes, building codes and permitting, cob ingredients, building timetables, strategies for building with cob, common misconceptions of cob homes, and how to get started!
Cob Mixing, Design, and Site Preparation
Part 2 – Continue learning about: how to select and test soil for cob, site preparation, selecting a building site, cob house design standards, how to build a cob home in a cold climate, how to make cob with the tarp method, and tools for cob construction.
Foundations, Utility Lines, and Mechanized Cob Mixing
Part 3 – Learn about building your project team, building the foundation, integrating electrical and plumbing systems with cob, passive heating/cooling, basements, hybrid building design, designing a multiple story cob building, preparing your windows and doors, and how to mix large batches of cob with various mechanized options!
Building Cob Walls, Windows & Doors
Part 4 – Learn how to build cob walls, trim cob walls, install doors and windows in cob walls, build window sills, and how to protect cob from the elements.
Window and Door Lintels
Part 5 – Learn how to create and install lintels over windows and doors, cutting lintel grooves into cob walls, create lintel form-work, overview of rebar and concrete, and sanding cob walls.
Bond Beams & Roof Attachement Systems
Part 6 – Learn how to build a bond beam on top of your cob walls for greater architectural strength and for level roofing attachment.
Roofing Structure and Natural Plasters
Part 7 – Explore the various roofing options for your cob house. Also learn about natural plasters and finishes for earthen walls: vapor-permeable earth and lime renders!
Roofing Installation
Part 8 – Learn how to install top plates on your walls for secure roof attachment, how to piece together the various components of your roof, install roof finishing, install roofing insulation, indoor ceilings, and finalize your roof for complete security from the elements.
Installing Windows and Doors
Part 9 – Learn how to install your windows and doors and finalize them for plastering application.
Making Natural Plasters
Part 10 – Discover how to prepare ingredients and mix natural, non-toxic, vapor-permeable plasters for the walls of your cob home. Learn all about earthen plasters, lime plasters, and waterproof tadelakt!
Applying Natural Plasters
Part 11 – Learn how to apply natural, non-toxic, vapor-permeable plasters to the walls of your cob home. Learn all about earthen plasters, lime plasters, and waterproof tadelakt! Also learn about various flooring options for your building.
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