A Palletable Cobin with Miguel Elliott part 1

[@1zero8dragon]

If your not careful this might cobtagious. Really cool

[@newolde1]

I think they call it Cobbin Pox

[@coyoteserranoband]

Cobvix nineteen

[@ArcadeLady83]

Watch ur mother Cobin mouth

[@angeladunbar9997]

This is so empowering, think of how many homeless people we could house with this structure. Thank you for this video

[@khristamckinney2203]

Amen!!! I would love to get my hands in some mud to help those in need 🤗💗 Thank you Sir Cobsalot for your inspiration

[@kellyk79]

This is the best, most inspiring and empowering video I've seen yet on this subject. Thank you!

[@MattPowersSoil]

Miguel is a shining light and a pure heart.

[@kaylabella5674]

I’ve started my shed structure to practice on.......the house is next! Thank you SO MUCH! I also love your quick wit and sense of humor!

[@ereshkigalinanna6646]

Can you tell us a little bit about the process of getting a cob house up to code/legally processed?

[@AngelinaLobunets]

Добрий день. Я проживаю в Україні, давно цікавлюсь такою технологією будівництва. Колись в дитинстві я ходила з своєю бабусею і дідусем на толоку. Коли люди будували хату у селі то скликали до себе на роботу людей на толоку. Ті хто приходив працювати на толоку грошей не брали, а просили відробити ці дні на їхньому будівництві. Працівників на толоці господар мав гарно пригощати стравами. Мені пощастило бачити ті традиції які існували в наших пращурів. Ваш вклад в даній роботі з будь-якого погляду важливий , це допомагати бідним і знедоленим, розвивати раціанальну, екологічну технологію будівництва. Такими людьми як Ви потрібно пишатись. Бажаю Вам миру і здоров'я.

[@leonardobonacci8238]

Miguel is the best! hope more people could see this video...

[@worthlessprofessor6477]

Thank you so much for sharing! One question about the base. It looks like the cinderblocks/piers are on top of another rock foundation. How do you make sure there is no water wicking up and ruining the cob?

[@tarvindurbin5974]

I have to ask... Where can I get one of those t-shirts ?? It's Waaay Cool.... Love it !!

[@cirosochyesposito9443]

Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful video! The way you applied the mud to the wood without a chicken wire, it that will stay and won’t separate from wood once is dry?

[@dancingcedar]

Brilliant! Very clearly explained. Thank you.

[@sunnymoon369]

This is very affordable and easy on the environment. What happens if one of those LED lights burns out in those bottles, how would you replace it?

[@JonStpeter]

Miguel, I love the pallet idea, but what about mold spores from the pallets? Do you bleach the material? How do you handle that?

[@xquizitetreazurez674]

I would love to see more a square or rectangular one, but I'd there a natural reason for the round shape?

[@MattPowersSoil]

it's more structurally sound.

[@captainanthony1399]

Bottle Star Galactica... Ha! 👍 Sir Cobbs Alot meets Buck Rogers

[@cobalot9]

Bottle star Galacticob Sir Cobalot

[@231rft]

My land seems to have a lot of termites. I heard pallets are already termite proof but I’m not sure. Anyone know if it would be ok to add some borax into the cob to deter termites?

[@keralee]

I would. Also sprinkle some under the foundation blocks.

[@newolde1]

I'd think that immersing or at least spraying down the pallets in a boric acid solution would be wise. Similar to what is done to treat bamboo. I'd guess that those tenacious termites will likely find their way in through the cob to the wood even if the cob is treated. A bit of extra work but worth it if you want it to really stand the test of time.

[@gariktadevosyan6666]

Isn't it possible to build larger cabins?

[@monkeymanwasd1239]

Can shaved logs be used? In oregon we have alot of smaller trees that need to be cut for max tree growth

[@MattPowersSoil]

I think if it's strong enough for the roof, it's good - supporting a living roof is important.

[@circusmodern]

Ooooh. Where can I get more info on how to "design to code"? Hiring an engineer sounds costly. Excited about cob in CA

[@robertstevens1537]

It's just a modern take on Waddle and Daub.

[@newolde1]

Sure is!

[@Hwjohnb2]

Question How do you waterproof the Cob House?

[@MattPowersSoil]

You seal it when you paint it and let it dry :)

[@BaughbeSauce]

What kind of paint? Any kind of paint?

[@keralee]

I developed a cob/mud plaster that was waterproof and works great by adding a tiny bit of portland (really not much) and a bit of oil. I used used motor oil but one could buy linseed oil instead. The oil made is very smooth and more workable, able to apply thicker, never cracked, hard and completely beaded off water. Still good 20 years later.

[@Pathtozion144k]

When you say add more sand you mean just add more dirt to the mix until it’s 70% sand 30% clay ?

[@PatrickPrejusa]

THANK YOU FOR NOT USING CEMENT OR CONCRETE.

[@coyoteserranoband]

How much starw did you use to cover the walls