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…
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…
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…