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Elizabeth D.
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A circle for those interested in energy efficient alternative construction using natural resources. Examples include cob, straw bale, cordwood, timber, post and beam, etc... More

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Elizabeth D.
Dear Veronica, I have been doing a lot of more conventional construction lately for the main house because it is much easier for me to do with only my 12 year old helping. It is my hope to build cob cottages in the woods once the main house is done. One of the reasons I switched to dairy sheep is the wool. And my plan is to use the lower quality fleeces as natural insulation. Do you by chance have any knowledge or experience with this?
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Elizabeth D.
And do you have any experience with timber cut from the property and used for post and beam framing? Split for exterior siding? Etc?
May 14, 2013
Veronica Vallotton
I have been very busy this week so didn't have a chance to do OC. As to your questions, we do not have experience with any of the things you mention. Strawbales was the construction we were going to us in west TX, but everything has changed with us being here in VA.
May 18, 2013