2015年2月16日 · So, better late than never — here is a handy reference if you want to mix the perfect batch of cob for your project! Let’s try to keep this basic and to the point. Cob is the simple combination of sand, clay, straw, and water.

Mix and build cob walls 10 times faster! I will instruct you on how to mix cob manually and mechanically for better cob mixing results.

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 large tarp and 4 or 5 five gallon buckets. 1. Gather The Materials. Get all of your materials close to your building site.

2014年6月26日 · But if you’re interested in building a cob home in a speedy time-frame then I highly recommend mixing cob with a tractor (or other machine such as a Bobcat or backhoe). Using this method, the cob mixing process will go about one hundred times faster compared to doing it by foot labor.

2023年6月21日 · Cob mix is a combination of clay, sand, silt, and straw that must be mixed in the right ratio for strength and durability. Once you have the right mixture, create a monolithic cob wall for a durable, long-lasting house. In the rest of this article, I’ll take you through a step-by-step guide on how to make your own cob house.

One of the biggest labor sinks in a cob building is mixing the cob. Consider using a tractor or back hoe to mix huge batches of cob at one time, so that your available labor can be expended in the actual building process.

2017年8月13日 · How to Make Cob! Without further delay, let’s mix up some cob! To make your own cob, you will need the following tools: A shovel to dig out subsoil, wheelbarrow; Subsoil; Straw (chopped up), aged manure, or other grassy things (this adds strength) A mixing tarp (any tarp will do, at least 6′ across so you can move the cob around on it

2013年1月15日 · Mixing cob is a “dance” best done by two people. Learn how to mix cob, what types of tarps work best and some tips to make cob mixing more efficient.

This is my crash course on how to build a cob house! Learn how to mix cob 100 times faster by using machinery.

2013年5月4日 · First few days are spent on getting familiar with the cob mixing process. In theory, it’s pretty simple. We stomp the mixture with our feet until it’s evenly moist and mushy. “Mud dancing”, we call it. In practice it turns out to be pretty simple as well. If the mix comes out too wet, add a bit more soil and straw. If it’s crumbly, add clay.