Comments on: Building a living sod roof for a cob house

By: Steve Snowdon

Steve Snowdon — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:42:43 +0000

Ziggy simply amazing I love what you have shared with everyone, brilliant stuff I have learned so much thankyou.
I live in N/E Thailand where I too have started to build a Resort / Retirement village .Completion is expected in another 12 months
Abobe / Cob construction will feature prominently along with alot of old timber my place is named Bedrock after the Flintstones. It will comprise of 6 dwellings and the main house which is 2 storey will be 80% Cob. I,m 6 mths into the build todate and am almost ready to do the walls so I cant wait to put into practise what you have shown me.
I will keep you posted. Well Done……….

By: B & J Roofing

B & J Roofing — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:12:29 +0000

As a
Seattle roofing contractor
I appreciate this kind of information. Please count me in as a new fan of this
Blog. Thank You!

By: phil

phil — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:25:56 +0000

Hey Ziggy, love the house and concept of the earthen interior.
planning a trip to visit dancing rabbit aug, 22. hoping to see the house
in person. great job!!

By: ziggy

ziggy — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:57:08 +0000

Matt: I’ve yet to install the skylight so I can’t say for sure how it will work. I have an idea in mind for it, but I’m going to wait to explain until I actually do it.

The stove has a flue, but it exits the building horizontally, so it doesn’t really get much rainwater. (There is a little elbow, but it is usually pointed east or west.)

By: Matthew

Matthew — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:14:33 +0000

Hi Ziggy

I am interested in what you have over the sky light to keep rain out (I can see the tyre). Also does your rocket stove have a flue and, if so, how is it sealed from the rain.

In awe.

Matt

By: liat

liat — Tue, 19 May 2009 03:37:08 +0000

hells yea!!! you are currently one of my heroes Zig. when I return home I will be happy to help w/your floor and plaster. sad that I miss all the big work parties for gob-cobatron. we need to put in a warren request so we can start working on the next project in a few months.

By: Peter

Peter — Sun, 17 May 2009 16:39:24 +0000

Very cool!