Cob: waterproofing cob

Sat Feb 15 16:31:43 CST 2003

This list a great place to start, Kim. 

As for the cement, I was trying to determine how to have a bathroom and kitchen sink area. Even if the tub and sink are bought at the store, the walls would get so wet from the steam... We are also looking at the floor. If I make the shower open, not store bought, the water will need to drain. So I am looking at cement for the shower floor. 

I, too, understand that cement plaster will ruin the cob walls. 

Best books are probably the usual suggestions, recently authored, rather than trying to find originals. But if you are interested, try this link 

http://www.donhead.com/building.htm

The easiest to follow is from Ivanto, Smith or Becky Bee. Are you taking a workshop?
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>This list a great place to start, Kim. 
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>As for the cement, I was trying to determine how to 
have a bathroom and kitchen sink area. Even if the tub and sink are bought at 
the store, the walls would get so wet from the steam... We are also looking at 
the floor. If I make the shower open, not store bought, the water will need to 
drain. So I am looking at cement for the shower floor. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I, too, understand that cement plaster will ruin 
the cob walls. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Best books are probably the usual suggestions, 
recently authored, rather than trying to find originals. But if you are 
interested, try this link </FONT></DIV>
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href="http://www.donhead.com/building.htm">http://www.donhead.com/building.htm</A></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The easiest to follow is from Ivanto, Smith or 
Becky Bee. Are you taking a workshop?</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>

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