I'm looking at many options for building a tiny house/cabin, and one I came across was cob. We have a very clay-rich soil in some parts of the country, and it looks more and more interesting to me.
I still have to do research on it for tropical climates but the very little I've found out about it so far, suggests that cob houses might not be a great idea because of the wall thickness and thermal mass.
Not just that but it may not fare well during the heavy rainy seasons. But again, I still have to look into.
Then I came across adobe bricks, which are slimmer and might work better, then adobe plaster.
I was wondering if anyone has any experience using this plaster on wood or cement bricks? Will it hold or crack and fall off?
If it is possible, what do you suggest for some kind of bonding agent if necessary?
Is there anything that can be added to the mix to ensure durability and protection from rain)?
I still have to do research on it for tropical climates but the very little I've found out about it so far, suggests that cob houses might not be a great idea because of the wall thickness and thermal mass.
Not just that but it may not fare well during the heavy rainy seasons. But again, I still have to look into.
Then I came across adobe bricks, which are slimmer and might work better, then adobe plaster.
I was wondering if anyone has any experience using this plaster on wood or cement bricks? Will it hold or crack and fall off?
If it is possible, what do you suggest for some kind of bonding agent if necessary?
Is there anything that can be added to the mix to ensure durability and protection from rain)?