Build a Structurally Sound Cob Wall

Reader Contribution by Tom Keeling and Fazenda Tomati
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Cob wall on stone foundation.

Building with cob is pretty straight forward. Anyone in the family can learn the basic techniques and with a bit of guidance, you can build structures together as a group. (Check out Cob-Building Basics.)

When building a cob wall, you are going to need a solid foundation stem wall, usually made using natural stone or cement. After this foundational stem wall is in place, you can start building right on top with your cob.

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