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Cob Blocks – Thermal Qualities

cob blocks, new build, self build, sustainability, sustainable buildingBy lesliecornellsenior 28/11/2022

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…

Cob Blocks

cob blocks, cob bricks, new build, self build, sustainable buildingBy lesliecornellsenior 24/11/2022

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…

125mm Cob Block Walling

cob blocks, new build, self build, sustainability, sustainable buildingBy lesliecornellsenior 17/11/2022

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…

What is cob?

cob block machine hire, cob blocks, new build, sustainability, sustainable buildingBy lesliecornellsenior 16/11/2022

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…

Building a Cob Block Wall

cob block machine hire, cob blocks, new build, self build, sustainable buildingBy lesliecornellsenior 10/11/2022

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…

70mm Cob Blocks

cob block machine hire, cob block making machines, cob blocks, cob bricks, new build, self build, sustainable buildingBy lesliecornellsenior 31/10/2022

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…

Can I Build with Cob Blocks?

cob block machine hire, cob block making machines, cob blocks, cob bricks, cob rebuild, new build, self build, sustainability, sustainable buildingBy lesliecornellsenior 24/10/2022

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…

Cradle-to-Gate

cob block machine hire, cob block making machines, cob blocks, cob bricks, cob rebuild, new build, self build, sustainability, sustainable buildingBy lesliecornellsenior 20/10/2022

CRADLE-TO-GATE INFORMATION (per product) RAW MATERIAL (Source) Our raw materials (ie clayey soils) are sourced from large scale development sites and therefore have already been excavated. CO2e figures omitted. RAW MATERIAL TRANSPORTATION (to our facility) Our raw materials (clayey soils) are loaded from stockpile to heavy transport at source and delivered to our…

100mm Cob Blocks

cob block machine hire, cob block making machines, cob blocks, cob bricks, cob rebuild, new build, self build, sustainability, sustainable buildingBy lesliecornellsenior 20/10/2022

Our 100mm cob blocks are manufactured from 100% natural and sustainable materials that are sourced locally. So, what does one of our cob blocks consist of? Well, the most important ingredient is clay. Sub-soils that contain clay (particularly here in Cornwall) are common-place and this remains the principal reason why there is an abundance of…

COB BLOCK PRICES – QUICK LOOK

cob block machine hire, cob block making machines, cob blocks, cob bricks, cob rebuild, new build, self build, sustainability, sustainable buildingBy lesliecornellsenior 19/10/2022

COB BLOCKS Standard 100mm Cob Block – £3.20 + VAT – 26 p/s/m (flat) – 12 p/s/m (edge) Standard 125mm Cob Block – £4.15 + VAT – 24 p/s/m (flat) – 12 p/s/m (edge) Standard 150mm Cob Block – £4.40 + VAT – 18 p/s/m (flat) – 12 p/s/m (edge) COB BLOCKS (ROUNDED) 100mm Rounded Cob…

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