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OverviewThis informative guide shows you all need to know on how to build and restore using cob techniques to create modern, environmentally friendly buildings. The ancient method of cob building uses a simple mixture of clay sub-soil, aggregate, straw and water to create solid structural walls built without shuttering or forms, onto a stone plinth. Cob is now undergoing a renaissance as an 'eco-friendly' building material because of its amazing 'green' credentials. Building with Cob provides step-by-step instructions on how to apply this ancient technique in a wide variety of contemporary situations, covering everything from design and siting, mixing, building walls, fireplaces, ovens and floors, lime and other natural finishes, and gaining planning permission and building regulation approval. Lavishly illustrated with more than 300 colour photos and 85 diagrams, it also provides detailed guidance on how to sensitively repair and restore old cob structures. This handy guide is ideal for anyone interested in building or repairing using sustainable methods. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Adam Weismann , Katy BrycePublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Green Books Edition: 1st Volume: 1 Dimensions: Width: 20.50cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 25.50cm Weight: 0.907kg ISBN: 9781903998724ISBN 10: 1903998727 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 15 February 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsHistory of Earth Building around the World Design and Siting Soils: Identifying and Testing How to Make a Cob Mix Foundations Building with Cob Roofs Insulation Natural Finishes Earthen Floors Fire and Cob Restoration Planning and Building Regulations Conclusion Resources and SuppliersReviews""This has got to be the most practical and beautifully illustrated books on earth building ever published!"" --Keith Hall, editor, Building for a Future magazine This has got to be the most practical and beautifully illustrated books on earth building ever published! --Keith Hall, editor, Building for a Future magazine This has got to be the most practical and beautifully illustrated books on earth building ever published! --Keith Hall, editor, Building for a Future magazine This has got to be the most practical and beautifully illustrated books on earth building ever published! Keith Hall, editor, Building for a Future magazine This has got to be the most practical and beautifully illustrated books on earth building ever published! --Keith Hall, editor, Building for a Future magazine """This has got to be the most practical and beautifully illustrated books on earth building ever published!"" --Keith Hall, editor, Building for a Future magazine" Author InformationAdam Weismann & Katy Bryce work with lime and clay on a daily basis through their company, Clayworks. They learnt these skills through restoring ancient vernacular buildings in Cornwall, and then began to apply the traditional techniques and materials to contemporary ‘eco’ builds. They have a passionate belief in the power of using these natural materials to benefit the health and well being of people, buildings and the environment. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |