Bonding techniques for our cob blocks is not that different to conventional block-laying methods and can be accomplished by a good general builder or a competent DIY’er. Our cob blocks have been designed and manufactured to accommodate a wide range of wall thicknesses and here we have a solid wall thickness of 385mm. Maximum Height…
Cob brick and cob combination Bonding techniques for our cob blocks and/or cob bricks is not that different to conventional brick or block laying. Both methods rely on an effective lap ensuring vertical jointing is sufficiently staggered. Here, we have a cob wall thickness of 215mm using our 100mm cob blocks AND 100mm cob bricks…
Earth Blocks Ltd are the only company in Cornwall that manufacture and supply cob blocks and cob bricks. But did you know that we also manufacture and supply premixed cob? We sell premixed cob by the tonne bag (dumpy bag) We sell premixed cob loose (tipper truck) 1 tonne of premixed cob will; make approx…
Cob bricks are a useful alternative to the mainstream, widely recognised cob blocks that dominate the marketplace. Our cob bricks are dimensionally friendlier when either called upon by design-stage specification and/or when installation limitations preside. Our cob bricks require no specialist skills to lay and the everyday brick/block-layer or even a competent DIY’er can install…
Most commonly, cob blocks are pretty much a standard size – 450mmx225mmx100mm – mirroring concrete block dimensions. Here at Earth Blocks Ltd we too manufacture and supply standard-sized cob blocks and these have been a rather limited staple of availability for the practitioner over many years (including myself). Therefore, here at Earth Blocks Ltd we…
Cavity Cob Walling Traditionally, monolithic cob construction demonstrates ‘solid walling’ building techniques. Typically, 2′ thick at low-level and more often than not tapering toward the [internal] eaves at the final 2′ of wall. Here at Earth Blocks Ltd we are entering into a new era of cob wall construction with our unrivalled manufacturing processes and…
Soil Analysis Ideal soil contents Sub-soils used for the making of cob in Cornwall must contain several different elements to ensure a successful pre-manufacture, manufacture and cure. The graph above displays a typical combination of natural materials that is proven to be effective throughout these processes and is one of many reasons why Earth Blocks…
Raw Materials: Our entire cob block and cob brick range are made from 100% natural materials and boast no additives or hardeners. Barley straw, clayey sub-soil and water are the only ingredients necessary…and this recipe for un-fired earthen building mediums has been very much the same for 1000’s of years. There are local and geographical…
Rounded Cob Bricks Our unique rounded cob bricks have been developed for localised cob repairs, self-build projects and new build, to assist at the design stage of cob rebuilding or for cob new builds. We currently manufacture and supply two types of rounded cob brick: BK84R is a single-rounded cob brick with an 84mm radius.…
Cob repairs are oftentimes required to corners of cob buildings, particularly window and door reveals. These areas tend to be vulnerable to weather erosion and/or disruption. Many old cob buildings have had replacement windows and doors introduced at some stage, therefore it is inevitable that some disruption would have occurred. In addition, many cob walls…