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Record 1 1999-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Walls and Partitions
CONT

Cob walls are built from a mixture of earth, straw, and water. The method of building differs from that of pisé de terre. The material is thrown down on a stone or brick base course, without using formwork, and is then trodden and compacted by the workmen, not rammed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Murs et cloisons
CONT

torchis: Mortier composé de terre grasse et de paille ou de foin coupé: Murs en torchis.

OBS

bousillage: Mortier fait d'un mélange de paille hachée et de terre détrempée. Torchis.

Spanish

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