Calculating Bales
The Problem With Wheat Bales for Straw Bale Construction
For years you have heard me say that there is no “perfect bale,” rather only bales that meet the criteria for construction: tight, uniform in shape, dry, good color, long
For years you have heard me say that there is no “perfect bale,” rather only bales that meet the criteria for construction: tight, uniform in shape, dry, good color, long
Allow me to share with you what I’ve learned over my 20 years as a professional builder and land developer. All tweaks and adjustments aside, this will be a good
Whether you are an accomplished builder or just starting out, this book will help define the myriad of details that a quality builder, contractor, sub contractor, consultant or any other
For me, the extra work of compressing your straw bale walls is more than worth it and the quality of the overall job you will get as a result of
Here’s a great use for left over bags of natural hydraulic lime you may have from your straw bale plastering job.
Many of you know that our friend Curtis has been selling some delicious lime putty in Wichita, Kansas. He is now down to his final drums of lime putty for
We are so looking forward to our trip back Down Under in March, 2015 to teach a 7 day workshop on Enga’s straw bale house! Not only will this build
I recently did an interview about straw bale construction for the Harry Helmet Blog. At first, I had no idea what the Harry Helmet Blog was, and then I learned
I know that the topic of metal in straw bale wall assemblies is a contentious one, and that is why I want to bring it up and talk about it
I was invited to Colorado Springs to give a TEDx talk on tiny house living, living within one’s means, and living a deliberate life that supports one’s joy and wellness.
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There is no question that the more elaborate your design, the more expensive it will be to build! BUT there are ways to find that balance to please both your
Most of us don’t have a commercial plaster spraying machine lying around, so we can’t just run out to the garage and flip it on. That said, if you have
Water damage in straw bale walls is something that does not happen very often, especially in well built homes; but, even with the best construction practices, it can happen. When
For those of you interested in purchasing land in Colorado and building a straw bale house, here’s an incredible property that has the ball already rolling towards your success. Check
For those of you who have been curious what it will take to help straw bale homes become more mainstream, this may be a part of the answer. David Arkin
Plastering straw bale window and door wells can be challenging, but the end result is beautiful. Learn some important tips on how to do it in this article.
Perhaps the most commonly asked question about straw bale construction is: “How do I finance it?” There are some things that you can do to improve your efforts and increase
Looking for straw bales? I recently met a bale broker who can deliver quality straw bales across the US. He works with over 120 farms and many trucking companies to
Built in 2001, this energy efficient straw bale home is off the grid and waiting for you to make it your own personal oasis! The highly efficient straw bale
Whether you’ve ever tried to talk through a straw bale wall during construction or not, you’ll immediately see the value in this tip for simple and clear communication.
Baling with jumbo bales, by which I mean the REALLY large bales that require pretty substantial machinery to place, is possible. However, there are multiple considerations that need to be
Last year’s straw bale construction workshop season started with a huge project: the 5300 SF Eco Learning Center at Ferncliff outside of Little Rock, Arkansas. Check out some mind-numbing facts
Susan is the energetic, fun, and charismatic host of the Butler, MO workshop coming up May 5-11. Raised on a farm in Iowa, she grew up surrounded by animals, home
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