Cob: Books...

[jamie.ayres at m2.com]

Hi,

Does anyone know of a decent book on how to build in cob... I'm after 
building an old English-style cottage on two floors using stone, cob, 
plaster and thatch but am having a hard time finding any decent 
information on the building methods used. I want to do as much as possible 
myself... right down to the thatch if that's feasible?

I've looked around but the majority of the books appear to be for the more 
artistic buildings which, while looking beautiful, may not be practical 
enough or subdued enough for the average English coundil to allow ;o) They 
also might have difficulty with the rather high levels of rain in this 
country!!!

So, anyone know of any definitive 'How to Build Your Own Original English 
Cottage' books? :o)

Cheers,
Jay