Debunking Straw Bale Myths: What You Need to Know

Written By Andrew Morrison
October 19, 2007

There are a lot of myths out there about straw bale construction. Some people will tell you that homes built with straw bales will encourage rodents and other pests. They may also warn you against the high likelihood of fire in a straw bale home. Perhaps they would even go so far as to suggest that straw bale houses cannot hold their value over time. The naysayers are around, and that is not likely to change anytime soon; however, you can find out the facts for yourself by watching this video below. Don’t rely on those who would speak false information as if it were true. Our goal with StrawBale.com is to get the truth about straw bale construction in front of as many people as possible.

Strawbale.com is full of useful information that will arm you with the facts about building with bales. What’s better, most of that information is free! We have articles, an instructional E-course, an interactive blog, a free Load Bearing Straw Bale Construction report, photo galleries, and online videos that give you all kinds of information about straw bale construction and green construction, absolutely free.

Our want is to get this amazing building technique in front of as many people as possible so they can see its value. We hope you’ll help us spread the word and start growing the green industry even more quickly than it is already moving!

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  1. Andrew; Thanks for the great web site, What about using standard building materials (earth friendly of course), i was thinking of a farm house design post and beam with possibly clap board type siding to appear to be an old victorian Michigan farm house, wrap around porch of course to keep the moisture away from the structure, any thoughts?

    1. Hi Brian. It can certainly be done/ You would need to address specific details about how the siding sits over the bales and how to dress the bales prior to adding the siding, but it is certainly possible. Let me know if you want help moving forward.

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