[Cob] outdoor cob bench.

[dirtcheapbuilder-Charmaine Taylor]

Yes I did several years ago... sat under a leafless tree in winter, 
next to a fence, but  it was at least a  little protection.
  I  also curved the arms and base seat so water would run right off and 
not puddle.   do this during construction by pouring water on areas, or 
using a hose to see where the water goes.

It lasted well for 2 years, but when I moved my landlady made me knock 
it down...  RIP   so I do not have a long history. The top coat of 
plaster was lime-clay, and quite resiliant.  a heavy wax coating may do 
well.   tarping over it in deep winter is prolly best to protect it.

  Ianto's walls and outdoor hearth ( as shown in the book Hand Sculpted 
Hoouse) have eroded a bit during winter, even with a Japanese style 
shingle top... sideways driven rain can peel away anything.// it just 
need s a new coating here and there to make it look good again.


http://www.northcoast.com/~tms/bbench.jpg   << I called it the cobwood 
COUCH... since it was not very shapely... my first big project, and I 
was more interested in materials  and mixes than design... but I 
learned fast how  long it takes to build such a massive thing!

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On Jan 8, 2005, at 3:09 PM, aaron allen wrote:

> has anyone out there expieremented with uncovered, outdoor, cob 
> benches or similar structures.  I remember discussing with ianto his 
> uncovered, untreated earthen walls, but Im thinking of a simple bench, 
> built to shed rain, and sealed with linseed oil and wax.  I have a 
> friend who thinks he would like this, and I think its doable.  Im just 
> looking to see if anyone has tried it.
> aaron
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