What?
How?
Step 1
Get your loam ready. Click here to learn more about loam
Get your loam ready. Click here to learn more about loam
Step2
Mix loam with straw and water until you get a mixture that is similar to dough to bake bread, preferably a little stronger (read: less humid). The more straw you use, the less cracks will appear and the stronger the construction will be. Make sure the mixing is done thoroughly! The better it is mixed, the better the COB balls will attach one to the other. Often small "loam stones" are formed in the mixture. It is crucial to break these stones apart and get a homogeneous mixture. Mixing can be done with your feet, but you'll get a faster result with a paint mixer. |
Step 7
Render both sides with loam render |