Earth Blocks Ltd are a UK based manufacturing company that make cob blocks and cob bricks for the self-build and new build sectors of sustainable construction. All cob blocks and cob bricks that leave our facility are made from 100% sustainable materials that have been sourced locally. Sustainable materials sourced within a 12 mile radius…
Regulations in respect of thermal efficiency to buildings is very much at the top of the agenda these days. We are all experiencing the effects of global warming and many of us have set our sights on behavioural and/or product changes. With old buildings for example, retrofit is trending with insulative and energy ideology, and…
Building design often incorporates numerous 90 degree angles. Corners of the building itself, window and door openings and so on. The materials we use generally dictate the type of finish and overall aesthetic to a completed project. Commonly, most substrates require a plaster or a render, therefore the necessity to incorporate angle beading becomes greater.…
Cob blocks (and cob bricks) are slowly establishing themselves within the sustainable building material marketplace. The use of and demand for Compressed Earth Blocks or CEB’s is seeing steady growth. Eco-friendly building products are at the epicentre of sustainable construction and its journey to produce less CO2e and embodied carbon. What is cob? Cob in…
Traditionally, cob blocks are laid on their flat. However, here at Earth Blocks Ltd we have developed a range of cob blocks that can be constructed on their edge. Our 125mm cob blocks, for example, not only provide cost efficiency to any given project, they also deliver high-strength capabilities. Manufacturing Weight = 21.3kg Dry Weight…
Cob is a mixture of clayey soil, straw and water. These 3, simple ingredients are mixed together to create a medium that has been identified globally as an effective and efficient building material. Clayey soil must contain aggregates, such as gravels and sands Barley straw is commonly used as a binder when making cob Here…
Whether it’s a cob wall rebuild, an extensive cob repair or a cob new build, cob blocks are the go-to product. By using pre-formed cob products such as cob blocks, the builder/s can be assured [that once in situ] they can accommodate plasters and renders very soon afterwards. Here at Earth Blocks Ltd in Cornwall…
Here at Earth Blocks Ltd, we’re always pushing the boundaries. We experiment with, and test new concepts frequently. Our latest Research and Development journey led us to the idea of manufacturing larger dimension cob blocks. Typically, the go-to cob block size is a standard 100mm unit. These products are laid flat and provide an effective…
Here at Earth Blocks Ltd we have quite a varied range of cob products. We manufacture and supply the staple fare for cob walling in our 100mm cob blocks and 125mm cob blocks. In addition to these products, we also manufacture and supply 70mm cob blocks. Where can these 70mm cob blocks be used? We…
Building with cob (and buildings of cob construction) still has its sceptics and one of the most common misconceptions of cob walling is ‘it’s built from mud, so it can’t possibly be strong enough’. Typically, this type of comment has come about from first-hand witnessing of cob walling in a state of failure. Cob…