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Could Rice Straw be the Answer to Building with Bales in Humid Climates?
Are you willing to do the unbiased research to see how rice straw holds up under humid conditions?
Tightening Bale Ends in the Wall of a Straw Bale House
Sometimes folks terminate the bales too far in a window opening to create the shape they want. Here’s how to fix that!
Starter Shingle Course on Roofs on a Straw Bale House
For years the only way to start a roofing job was to buy some cheap 3 tab roofing shingles, cut off the tabs, and lay the strip as the starter course. This was time consuming and wasteful. Here’s an option…
Vapor Barriers in Straw Bale Houses - StrawBale.com
House wrap often creates more damage than it prevents in straw bale houses. Why then are they required in straw bale building codes? The answer is not complicated; however, the impact of vapor barriers in straw bale houses is.
What To Do With Leftover Straw? - Straw Bale Gardening Ideas and More
Wondering what to do with old, wet bales and the loose straw created during your home’s construction? Here’s how to put it to good use.
What Type of Mesh to Use in a Straw Bale Build?
When building, the question of what type of mesh to use in a straw bale build is a big one. Learn more about options here.
How Tall Can a Straw Bale Building Be? StrawBale.com
How tall can a straw bale building be? This is a common question. Here’s the info
Hay Houses Are NOT Straw Bale Houses: Why it Matters So Much
Why exactly you cannot use hay to build with? Let’s find out…
Straw Bale Building and Sawtoothed Grain Beetles
Saw Tooth Grain Beetles arrived with the bales and are now setting off smoke detectors. What to in this unusual situation? Learn more here.
