Montana Cob Cottage: Sleeping loft

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Monday, September 29, 2014

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Thanks Sarah and Lexi for taking these great pictures! 







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Thursday, September 18, 2014

First rafters placed!!!

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The first roof is starting to take shape. 


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Friday, September 12, 2014

Progress

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Only a few more weeks of cobbing to go and then we will be able to start the roof.

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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

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