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Metal In Straw Bale Wall Assemblies
I know that the topic of metal in straw bale wall assemblies is a contentious one and that is why I want to bring it up and talk about it
I know that the topic of metal in straw bale wall assemblies is a contentious one and that is why I want to bring it up and talk about it
There is no question that the more elaborate your design the more expensive it will be to build BUT there are ways to find that balance to please both your
Most of us don 8217 t have a commercial plaster spraying machine lying around so we can 8217 t just run out to the garage and flip it on That
Water damage in straw bale walls is something that does not happen very often especially in well built homes but even with the best construction practices it can happen When
For those of you who have been curious what it will take to help straw bale homes become more mainstream this may be a part of the answer David Arkin
Plastering straw bale window and door wells can be challenging but the end result is beautiful Learn some important tips on how to do it in this article
Perhaps the most commonly asked question about straw bale construction is 8220 How do I finance it 8221 There are some things that you can do to improve your efforts
Whether you 8217 ve ever tried to talk through a straw bale wall during construction or not you 8217 ll immediately see the value in this tip for simple and
Last year 8217 s straw bale construction workshop season started with a huge project the 5300 SF Eco Learning Center at Ferncliff outside of Little Rock Arkansas Check out some
Planning to build your straw bale house with angular walls instead of using common right angle intersections This post will give you a simple fast and effective way to build
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One of the most artistic expressions of a straw bale wall are the niches that are carved into it I have laid out a step by step process for the
An insurance agent in New York State reached out asking for more straw bale homes to insure in the state Very cool
Gabriella and I have noticed a recent surge in new subscribers and many who have contacted us to let us know they are brand new to the world of straw
One of the most stunning aspects of a straw bale home is the shape that window and door openings take These curves that bring so much joy and serenity can
If anyone ever wondered if living tiny is possible while living in a straw bale structure wonder no more There are several options available to you and your imagination is
This is without a doubt the most common question I am asked about straw bale construction The problem is that answering this question is not easy In hopes of reaching
A consulting client recently asked me about the best practice is for removing rotten straw from an existing straw bale house Whether you need to replace a small amount of
We heard from one of our readers Mary who had been struggling to get a bank loan for her straw bale construction build She wrote to share the great news
There is far more water used in the preparation and curing process than in the mix itself If you have a limited water supply be sure to account for this
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Special care must be taken to protect straw bales from condensation when using steel framing in a straw bale house Without isolating the steel from the bales the risk of
You have likely heard me say this before but it is worth saying again keep your plumbing out of your bales Of course it 8217 s not as simple as
In this post I will teach you the most up to date and highest quality installation techniques for installing electrical service in your straw bale home Knowing these techniques is
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