Fire Testing Straw Bale Wall Systems: They Pass!!
Exciting news on fire testing of straw bale wall assemblies. Of course, those of us building straw bale houses have known that they are extremely resistant to fire; here’s proof to back it up!
How to Calculate Bale Density
Most codes require specific measurements for the density of a construction-grade bale.
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.
Say "No" to Straw Bale Roof Insulation
Why use bales as a roof insulation? The amount of time, effort, cost, and embodied energy in such a task seems to me to heavily outweigh the benefits. Here’s my thoughts.