Cob: bullet resistance of cob

[Tom Fetter]

With respect, I'd prefer that this discussion was carried on off-list.  I'm 
not only uninterested in the bullet resistance of cob, but find the prospect 
of the discussion goes completely against the principles which have led me 
to consider cob (or other environmentally sound building practices) in the 
first place.

Like Jon, I have concerns about the flimsiness of modern construction 
techniques.  My take, though, is that the energy invested in making 
buildings should reap benefits not only for this generation, but subsequent 
ones.

Tom Fetter.

>From: Jon K.Walser <jon.walser at usa.net>
>Reply-To: Jon K.Walser <jon.walser at usa.net>
>To: <coblist at deatech.com>
>Subject: Cob: bullet resistance of cob
>Date: 16 Nov 99 10:55:38 EST
>
>One of the things that I hate about home construction (one of many) is
>how flimsy everything is. Hopefully not too many on the list will take
>offense if I opine that a home should offer protection against more than
>cold and wind.
>
>In that vein, has anyone done any testing of how a properly build cob
>wall stands up to bullet impact?
>
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