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This is Part 2 of my cob building series (Link to Part 1 below).

In this second part of the series I go deeper into my own hands-on experience building with cob — the mixes I used, the mistakes I made along the way, and the practical fixes that actually worked on a real build.

I cover:
How I approached cob mixes and why they changed
The benefits of a mechanical mortar mixer for making cob
Common problems I ran into (cracking, drying, etc)
What I’d do differently if I were starting again
Practical workarounds that saved time and effort
Lessons you don’t usually hear in the “perfect build” versions

Chapters:
00:19 My cob mix ratios
04:01 How I mix the cob (mortar mixer vs tarp)
06:00 Full mix process from start to finish in real time
11:35 How I built my cob walls
14:32 Plastering considerations - lime and earth
15:51 Key learnings and takeaways from building a cob house
18:43 Potential pitfalls and workarounds
22:56 Hot tip - A great alternative to cob above window and door frames
24:41 How cheap is a cob building really and is it a good choice for you?

This isn’t a theoretical overview — it’s based on building with cob day after day, learning the hard way, and adapting as I went.

▶ Part 1: Natural Building with Cob – Pros, Cons, and Basics
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If you’re considering cob, already building, or just curious about natural building methods, I hope this helps you avoid some of the mistakes I made and benefit from some of the tips I picked up along the way.

Let me know your questions in the comments — I’m happy to go deeper on specific details.