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Cob Cabin

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Cob Cabin

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  • 10 Solar Water Heat panels integrated with an in-floor heating system
  • Super insulated: constructed with large flax straw bales and cob
  • Integrated greenhouse for winter solar heat gain and food production
  • Systems designed to minimize water use and sewer water waste
  • R-50 walls
  • R-80 ceiling
  • 1,130 square foot home
  • Total annual heating cost- $1334.04
  • Average monthly cost- $111.17 (Including Irrigating a 2 Acre Garden!)
  • Costs based on MN Power rates and includes all monthly service & taxes
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