Andrew Morrison 10/30/08 Andrew Morrison 10/30/08

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?

Andrew Morrison 10/19/08 Andrew Morrison 10/19/08

Spraying Lime Plaster Pros and Cons - StrawBale.com

Andrew Morrison 8/25/08 Andrew Morrison 8/25/08

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!

Andrew Morrison 8/13/08 Andrew Morrison 8/13/08

Counter Flashing Windows in a Straw Bale House

Andrew Morrison 5/22/08 Andrew Morrison 5/22/08

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…

Andrew Morrison 4/25/08 Andrew Morrison 4/25/08

Plastering Straw Bale Houses in Cold Climates - StrawBale.com

Plastering straw bale houses in cold climates is a difficult process and site conditions have a big impact on the results. Learn more here.

Andrew Morrison 3/2/08 Andrew Morrison 3/2/08

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.