Archive for the ‘Codes’ Category
Vapor Barriers
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!
Vapor barriers often create more damage than they prevent 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 on homes of all types is.
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Working with City Officials
Sunday, December 16th, 2007
I receive several emails a month from people who need help with the process of finding land, working with municipalities, and building their straw bale home. For many individuals, this is the first time they have ever ventured out into the World of Green Construction, and the implications of building green can affect the approach they take to finding land and working with the local authorities in order to create the dream home they desire. I have written blog entries in the past about evaluating your site, but may not have mentioned information about working with local planning departments.
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Getting Code Approval for Straw Bale Homes
Tuesday, May 15th, 2007I receive a ton of questions about building codes and whether or not a certain State covers straw bale construction in their building code. Here’s what I recommend you do to find out whether or not your State has a building code for alternative construction and what to do if they do not.
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