Practical notes on building with earth walls that you can actually use .
This guide explains cob and rammed earth techniques using local materials, focusing on simple, reliable methods for durable walls. This edition collects notes on cob, clay lump, and pise de terre, with clear guidance on materials, mixes, and construction approaches. It highlights how rammed earth can combine with cement concrete for strength, and how simple tools and straightforward processes can yield solid results in real-world projects. The text also documents field experiences from varied climates and circumstances, emphasizing practicality and cost-effectiveness for builders working with local resources.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. A practical response to the urgent need for affordable housing, this book explores the use of earth in construction. It gathers historical examples of cob and rammed earth building across the British Isles, as well as modern experiments in stabilizing soil and chalk for the same purpose. These methods are demonstrated with step-by-step instructions, as well as a thorough explanation of their environmental benefits. The author provides an extensive introduction to the materials, tools, and techniques used by builders who wish to work in this environmentally conscious way. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333502980_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333502980
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333502980
Quantity: 15 available