I have been in the planning stage of building a cob house in the high country of Colorado for a couple of years now. Once I think I'm all set to go, I read about something else that I haven't thoroughly researched. So . . . what is the best way to seal and insulate the foundation so I don't end up with water problems later on? I am planning to use a metal roof on the structure with an overhang of 4 feet all around. I have designed the house with support posts for the roof through the middle of the house and posts supporting the perimeter of the roof. Hope that make sense... The climate is fairly dry, but the snowfall is pretty heavy.
I would also like to know the best way to insulate a cob house. Will the insulation in the roof be enough or is there some way to insulate the walls? The entire south wall will be glass in one form or another.... a glass door and windows, to help with heating during the day.
