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Foundations for Straw Bale houses - Tip to Save Your Concrete Stakes
Concrete stakes are essential to just about any foundation project. In fact, they are used on almost all concrete projects that a home owner is likely to encounter. Learn how to save your costly stakes…
Building a Strawbale Home on a Steep Slope
Considerations and options for building a strawbale home on a steep slope using basement or pole foundation types.
How to Build with Straw Bale Walls Over a Basement
Can straw bale walls and a house can be built over a basement? The answer is always yes.
Straw Bale Building and the Foundation
What kind of foundation options are available to you in a straw bale building? Learn about options here.
Why Your Foundation is THE Most Important Part of Your Strawbale House
It may seem like a simple part of the overall construction process, but your foundation is the most crucial part of your entire project. Any mistakes you make in your straw bale house foundation will only get worse as you build up. Learn how to avoid…
