dianavan, I love the smell of cedar, too, but...the fellow who has that site, started out in Colorado and has said he could figure out the thickness, etc. it would take to make them energy-efficient for colder climes. Heck, we've got adobe all over in Coloradoa nd New Mexico, some in high up and cold places and as far as I can tell, with his mix, rain is no problem. I understand about the cheapest and easist, though.:-)

I just want something with all of those soaring gothic arches and round roofs, nooks and crannies, etc. LOL