In Romania, we rarely see charming dream cottages that are both built inexpensively and extremely well-thought-out and organized. However, Elena, the owner of a very beautiful house in Ciolpani, near Bucharest, manages to surprise with the inventiveness she displayed in building her own home.
Although cob is not a material highly regarded by most people considering building a house, it formed the basis of this wonderful construction, which simply makes you realize that even in Romania there are beautiful things made on a budget.
Two years ago, Elena and her husband Doru bought this plot of land in Ciolpani and moved into a tent until the completion of their cob house. The satisfaction they experienced, along with their 3 children, once they finished the house is comparable to few things in the world, and today, the people of Ciolpani can pride themselves on a charming little house built with a lot of passion.
Choosing to completely change their lives and embrace an environmentally friendly lifestyle, the materials chosen for their home could be nothing other than eco-friendly, and in this regard, cob is one of the best options.
Given the reduced costs if you decide to build a house using recyclable materials and cob, the advantages will become apparent on their own.
Cob should not be an option to avoid, as it is a very good thermal insulator, and the strength of this material, if well-made and properly tamped, compares to that of brick, so you won't have to worry about it deteriorating too easily.
Another advantage is that in the event that something breaks down in the house, the price you will pay for repairs will be almost zero.
