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--- housing:natural_building_methods:cob [2018/12/12 04:51] – piponhouse
+++ housing:natural_building_methods:cob [2019/04/28 14:39] – piponhouse
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-Work in Progress
+====== Cob Building ======
-In the meantime please enjoy the following links and information regarding Cob building.\\
+Work in Progress, in the meantime please enjoy the following links and information regarding Cob building.\\
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_83Nsf0z1s\\
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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTEPkEFy5Qk\\
-Cob Pros and Cons
+===== Cob Pros and Cons =====
-Pros
+==== Pros ====
-• Uses local, generally inexpensive or free materials\\
+  * Uses local, generally inexpensive or free materials\\
-• Can include creative, beautiful detail\\
+  * Can include creative, beautiful detail\\
-• Nontoxic\\
+  * Nontoxic\\
-• High thermal mass helps temperat\\
+  * High thermal mass helps temperature regulation\\
-• Compatible with other natural materials (wood, stone, lime)\\
+  * Compatible with other natural materials (wood, stone, lime)\\
-• Fun to build with friends\\
+  * Fun to build with friends\\
-• Earthquake-resistant\\
+  * Earthquake-resistant\\
+  * Pest resistant\\
-Cons
+==== Cons ====
-• Labor-intensive\\
+  * Labor-intensive\\
-• Needs additional insulation in cold climates\\
+  * Needs additional insulation in cold climates\\
-• Often Illegal due to the bureaucracy of the state\\
+  * Often illegal or requires exorbitantly priced permits due to the bureaucracy of the state\\
+===== Images =====
+{{:housing:natural_building_methods:cob:living.jpg?nolink&400|}}\\
+{{:housing:natural_building_methods:cob:roundhouse_27.jpg?nolink&400|}}