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Why Straw Bale Construction?
Straw bale construction offers exceptional benefits over conventional buildings. The high insulation value of straw bale walls helps keep homes warmer in winter and cooler in summer, reducing energy use by up to 30% compared to standard insulation. Plastered straw bale walls also have high fire resistance, naturally limiting flame spread without additional treatments. With reinforced design, straw bale homes are seismically resilient, meeting or exceeding earthquake standards in areas like California.
Built from renewable, biobased materials, straw bale homes resist pests and mold and maintain superior indoor air quality by avoiding the synthetic materials common in conventional construction. With the right protection against moisture, these homes offer durability comparable to wood-frame houses, creating an eco-friendly, carbon-sequestering option that reduces environmental impact while enhancing comfort and health.
Straw bale construction is officially part of the International Residential Code. Find much more HERE.
You Can Do It!
Since 2004, we’ve written 500+ blog posts, had our FREE e-Course read by 50,000+ people, had 10,000+ watch our videos, and worked with numerous people with private consulting packages. 2,500+ folks have attended strawbale.com workshops.
By interfacing with so many over the years, we’ve learned an undeniable truth: people of ALL ages and abilities, when given the proper instruction and support, are capable of building their own dream straw bale home.
So if you want to do it but aren’t sure you can, you’ve arrived at the right place. 😊
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