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Cobb Construction

The term cob is used for a monolithic building system based on a mixture of clay, sand and straw, that uses no forms, bricks or wooden framework. Cob-like mixes are also used as plaster filler in several methods of natural building using other materials, such as earth bags, timber frame, cordwood, and straw bales. Cob is one of the simplest and least expensive building techniques available, though typically very labor-intensive. Its other great advantage is its versatility. It can easily be shaped into any form including sculpted benches and fireplaces.

Blue Heron Members who work with this method

For more information on finding a contractor to do this type of work for you, see our list of members below who specialize in this category. Click the name for more information.

Beth Campbell
Madison Area/Dane County
HeartandHandNB@gmail.com

Eric Nelson
Andy Miller
Madison Area/Dane County
intheroundnb@yahoo.com