From the Ground Up with Cob

Natural stone foundation, PLUS
Cob walls, setting door & windows

Lime Foundation

During this part of the workshop we will learn how to build an earth friendly, lime mortared foundation, and ‘learn by doing’ as we build a foundation for a small building:

- Site Selection
- Site Prep
- Establish Drainage
- Choose Materials
- Build a Rubble trench
- Prep Stones
- Slake Lime
- Make Lime Mortar
- Build Foundation

Building cob walls

During this part of the workshop we will learn how to build cob walls, including setting a door and windows, how to choose the right ingredients for your cob, and ‘learn by doing’ as we build a small building:

- Choose materials
- Mix cob
- Build the threshold
- Build in ventilation
- Set the door frame
- Set the windows

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