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5 Tips for Timber Framing in Straw Bale Home Construction
Can you use exposed timber framing in straw bale home construction? In short, yes! AND, to ensure a long lasting, high performance build, extra attention should be given to certain technical details during the design and building phases.
Bale Stops Strengthen and Simplify Your Build
Bale stops are a simple framing solution in a straw bale house. They both strengthen the walls and simplify the construction process. Learn more...
Framing Details for Partition Walls in a Straw Bale House
When framing interior partition walls, there are only a couple of differences from conventional construction to keep track of. I hope you enjoy this chapter on framing partition walls.