Cob: Re: Books...

[Mike Wye]

Jamie,
For a good background read try "The Conservation of Clay and Chalk
Buildings" by Gordon Pearson, published by Donhead Publishing (phone
01747-828422) or www.donhead.com
For practical work there are practical courses - we run one ourselves!
Details on www.mikewye.co.uk
Regards,
Mike Wye
----- Original Message -----
From: <jamie.ayres at m2.com>
To: <coblist at deatech.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2000 11:28 AM
Subject: Cob: Books...


> 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
>
>
>