Somewhere I saw a rubble foundation done in hurricane fencing boxes . . . If
memory serves it was for a strawbale house. The boxes were built and filled
in place and were stacked two high. They were about half again as long as
they were wide. Dang if I can remember. It might be in my list of links .
. . I've seen the same sort of hurricane fence boxes holding larger crushed
rock used as retaining wall for an interstate . . . I just can't remember
which mountain pass. Maybe Wad will remember.
I mention it because of the pluses and despite the minuses. This type
foundation wouldn't wick water and would be great for a poured wall . . . ?
Not nearly as economical as the tire foundation Bob advocates . . .
ElfN
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian White" <gaiatechnician@yahoo.com>
People worried about the lasting of alternative
material houses in wet places should note that some cob houses in
England (which has a pretty wet climate) are hundreds
of years old! its the roof and waterproof base that makes the biggest
difference!
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