04
Dec
Can I Build with Cob Blocks?
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cob builder Cornwall Tag
Introducing a land-drain, or French drain as it is often referred, can reduce or even eradicate low-level damp issues to cob walls in Cornwall. When a build-up of moisture content within the principal fabric becomes excessive, problems may arise and these damp wall issues generally manifest themselves on internal plasters and/or decorated wall surfacing. High ground levels outside should be reduced to an appropriate depth below internal floor level WITHOUT disturbing any foundations. Above is a schematic drawing depicting appropriate levels and materials required to achieve a successful land-drain installation. Further measures and related information can be found here...
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Most common cob wall failings: Typically, cob wall failings in Cornwall can be found to the corners of cob walls...
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...rebuilding of the cob wall should use appropriate and proportionate methods and materials....
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01
Aug
Cob wall repairs in Cornwall
Cob repairs may be required for many reasons; erosion from the weather, abrasion caused by human or livestock activity and rodent or masonry bee damage...
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22
Jul
Cob Repairs in Cornwall
When repairing cob walls in Cornwall there should always be a quantified approach to ‘removal of historic fabric’. Implementing Good Practice Advice from Historic England or the SPAB for example, is crucial...
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