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"Now this is what I've been waiting for!  I've read all the straw bale books on the market and they're all good, but they just can't compare to the detailed step-by-step instructions in your DVDs.  Keep 'em coming!"

-- TC Martindale
Bloomington, Indiana

Andrew--- The Three DVD's are absolutely the best thing I've found in the Straw bale building industry. Thank’s again for all your hard work helping other's with their Straw Bale Dreams. 

-- David  Noe
Perryton, Texas

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"Andrew Morrison's great instructional DVD covers all aspects of building a post and beam type Straw Bale building. I must say that on a 'return on investment' basis this DVD beats any SB book several times over, hands down!

When you take into consideration the cost of SB books and then add the extensive time needed to read them, try to make sense of the diagrams and descriptions, its easy to see how a small investment on this DVD is a great deal either as a starting point to learn about SB building or as an extension to your existing reading.

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--Trevor Cryer
www.strawbale.co.uk
London, United Kingdom

"Andrew, your DVD’s are clear,concise and enjoyable. Anyone serious about straw bale construction will gain invaluable insights into their future project."

-- Richard Power
Stratford upon Avon, UK.

"Andrew,  We have all of your DVDs and are looking forward to your latest one: Load Bearing Straw Bale!     Your DVDs are all excellent and contain the right amount of technical detail and even humour that makes them enjoyable to follow! :)    We consider you to be the -ONLY- relevant and importantly -CURRENT-(up to date) information provider on this excellent home building technique."

-- Jeff Hamilton
The corner of N.W. Arkansas

"I have never witnessed such thorough customer satisfaction as i have with your ongoing support. although my structure is still in the planning stages (foundation this spring) i am so looking forward to putting all the ideas into play as well as a few of my own. one day i plan to sit down inside my own straw bale dwelling and think fondly of everything you have done to make it reality. great job guys and keep it up."

-- Carlos Jarrett
Clendenin, WV

"Andrew,  Thank you for all the great support that you are responsible for in the straw bale home 'DREAM!'   I have been holding my dream for over ten years now and your DVD on Post & Beam Straw bale construction with the Plaster DVD are by far the best instructions that I have seen.  Books are great but nothing has come close to the support that I felt from your DVD set.  I have been looking forward to your next instructional DVD with great expectation.  Keep up the good work!"

-- Steve Petersen
Wheat Ridge,  Colorado

"I find the information contained in the Straw bale DVDs to be invaluable; though books are very helpful, seeing the strawbaling process being carried out 'live' before your very eyes makes all the difference.  Sometimes words are not enough--you need to see it being done to really get the hang of it.  Thanks for making the straw bale process so accessible."

-- Terry Gerling
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

"Andrew I have watched you DVD and read all the lessons. They are very well done for those of us  who are all thumbs. After the lessons and DVD I am sure I will be able to get it done with no problem, and if I do have a problem all the info I need is close at hand. Thanks."

-- Gale Bachman
Red Bluff, CA

"The Post frame and Plastering DVDs were great.  You make it look easy.  Every question I had was answered in the DVDs."

-- Shawn
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

"After watching the Straw Bale DVD, I have more confidence that I (a woman) could do this myself,  (with a little help from my friends) and can't wait to get started!"

-- Debbie Gentry
Curryville, Mo

"I have attended workshops on Straw Bale construction and bought several books on all aspects of straw bale construction and finishing, and have found these DVDS to be the absolute best, most informative, and easiest to understand if you want to build using straw bale. I look forward to new additions to this resource library to assist those of us that love the straw bale concept.   

-- C.A. Baldwin
Loa, UT

"Thanks ever so much for your free straw bale lessons. I have been looking forward to each and every one of them. I will definitely be buying the DVD's very soon!  Thanks again and keep up the good work!"

-- Wendy
Warren, Michigan

"Your DVDs are an inspiration, they illuminate and educate and are well worth buying."

-- David Waller
Bethesda, North Wales

"Your straw bale DVD's have given me the confidence to begin my first project. I eagerly await your DVD on the load bearing method as that is the way I want to build my mountain retreat."

-- Ron Gillentine
Wofford Heights, CA

"I used your DVD for the construction of a concrete slab in an existing Pole Barn. It was extremely helpful. I was able to follow your instruction step by step and finish a slab 24 feet by 48 feet mostly on my own. The DVD was well thought out and very easy to follow. Thank you."

-- Michael Lobby
Scappoose, Oregon

"A few years ago I needed a new dog house.  My guys needed something big and I needed to be able to get inside and keep it clean.  It was looking like a pipe dream until I started getting your help with online lessons!  I built my dogs a 2 room dog house I could walk in only slightly stooped.  The 2 best things were 1-it is very comfortable for my dogs, and 2-I could afford it.  I did it all by myself - because people thought I was nuts, but now everyone wants to see the straw dog house.  Everyone wants one for themselves.  All I did was read your lessons, and my first try out, I did it!"

-- Paula
Lexington, SC

"Andrew, I was so excited to receive your DVD in the mail after reading your webpage.  It was so well put together, and really a beautiful thing to watch.  As a plasterer in Las Vegas, working on high-rise towers in the concrete jungle, it was a breath of fresh air to see what you can do with the natural resources of the Earth.  I can't wait for the next DVD in April.  Maybe some day, I will try my own straw bale house."

-- Darren Enns
Las Vegas, Nevada

"I have really enjoyed the videos. They have really helped me to understand the building process with straw bale structures."

-- Kim
Mansfield TX USA

"While drawing up my next house's plans, I'm enjoying watching your set of DVDs I bought last December. They're clear and straight to the point, free from jargon or silly technicalities common to most 'how-to' programs. Keep on with the good work."

-- Marcus Cremonese
Sydney, Australia

"I always assumed there was enough info out there for a straw bale structure when I got around to building one but I did not expect the level of accessible information and professional support that Andrew Morrison is providing."

-- Paul Liotsakis
Alameda, California

"The DVDs are a great resource, the explanations are clear, and it is fun and fascinating to watch them. They are not of the kind that show you the fun and easy bits (omitting the hard parts), they're honest and explain very well what will hit you when you get involved with straw."

-- Hubert Smits
Erie, CO

"Andrew's Straw Bale DVD's are excellent.  If you're thinking of building, they offer invaluable assistance and information."

-- Rick Knous
Los Angeles, CA

"Thanks to your Straw Bale Success lessons, I have decided to build a new home with Straw Bales.  I would never have thought I would be able to do this on my own. Your DVD's and success stories have put me over the top and I am now ready and confidant enough to do this."

-- John Simpson
Powell River, British Columbia

"We really appreciate the straw bale construction and plastering DVD set.  There is so much great information there that is going to help when we soon build our own straw bale house."

-- Stacy Diven
Colorado Springs, Colorado

"I've been reading about straw bale buildings for a couple of years, but Andrew, I have to say you are a natural teacher.  You deal with real issues in the lessons I've seen, and handle it with actual how-to answers.  Great motivation to continue in my quest to become a resident of a straw bale home!  Thanks."

-- Sharon Waldie
Columbus, OH USA

"I have learned more about straw bale construction from these folks than from any other source."

-- Ken le Masurier
Fenelon Falls On Canada

Andrew showing the finished foundation ready to begin framing.

• The different foundation options available to you as a straw bale owner and why a concrete foundation is the best choice.

• Know what you are looking for before you pour concrete.... Full cross sections of typical foundations are presented.

• Take advantage of radiant floor heating.... know the best thickness of the concrete slab for this incredible heating system.

• We will show you how to prepare your foundation to create a beautiful, flush plaster exterior that looks seamless.

• Prevent rain-driven moisture from penetrating the building and the floor..... We will show you how to correctly mount your door threshold.

The walls are beginning to go up

• Learn the best type of framing to use for building your straw bale in-fill house.

• Know how to adapt your bracing when baling.... Prevent excess notching of your bales and save a ton of time.

• 2 framing techniques to increase the natural strength of your plaster.... knowing this will provide extra sheer protection for your building.

• How to design your building to get the bales flush up against the bottom plate of your window and the top plate of your framed walls.... Build this into the design and prevent many hours of unnecessary notching of your bales.

• How to frame the window openings in a straw bale building.... Make sure you have enough nailing surface for exterior trim.... Give yourself a perfect surface for nailing your wire mesh and flashing.

• The one technique to stop green framing wood from twisting and warping.... Minimize cracking of the plaster around the windows.

• How best to design the height of your top plate.... Maximize interior space while minimizing the number of bale courses you need.

Andrew showing the finished toe-ups

• Learn what to do before you install your first row of straw bales.... Start the baling process right on the first go and eliminate the headaches as you build your straw bale wall.

• The best tools for installing your "toe-ups" onto the concrete slab.... Very strong, easy to install, and last forever- we'll teach you exactly how to do this.

• Step-by-step instructions for attaching the toe-up to the concrete slab.

• The method you must adopt when drilling into concrete.... You risk puncturing the concrete if you don't follow this.

• The technique you must use to protect the threads of your anchor bolts.

• Know what material you should fill your toe-ups with.... Easily prevent mold and other things from growing in your bales.

• Learn the best method to secure your first bale course to the toe up.... Provide a rigid and secure footing for your bale wall.

• Learn the correct spacing for your anchor bolts.... Be within the building regulations before you have an inspection.

Cutting bales with a chain saw is an essential skill for straw bale building

• The 8 criteria you must use when selecting the best bales for your project.

• The range of moisture you must aim for when selecting bales.

• 3 ways to check the moisture content of your bales to be sure you won't have bales that are too moist.

• The best tool to use for checking the moisture content of your bale.

• Learn the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of bales.... Choose the right bale for your project and climate.

• Why using a well made bale needle will save you tons of time when re-tying your bales and applying wire mesh to the walls.

• Why we use 2 different colors of twine when re-tying bales.... make your life easier and cut out the guess work!

• The best method for re-tying bales... Learning and applying this method is worth the entire video in cost and time saved on your project.

• Learn the knot we use when re-tying bales.... Simple to tie, secure, strong, and unbreakable.

• How to reduce waste when re-tying your bales.... Minimize the impact on the environment by learning which materials to re-use.

• The technique to use when measuring the bales before re-tying.... This method will get your bales to the exact measurement for your project.

• Learn the correct method for notching your bales.... Following this will save you from ruining bales by accidentally chopping the baling twine.

• The best tool for cutting bales.... Learn how to use and clean it to prolong its project life.

• Learn how to run your bales in "common bond" in both the straight walls and the corners.... The most effective way to get stability into your walls.

• The method to get notched bales securely anchored underneath windows and other framing details

• Why you should get your bales lined up with the toe-up before tamping them down.... Prevent your walls from leaning away from plumb.

• How to deal with situations where your bale course is higher than the sill of your window.

• Learn why it is better to jam or pop bales into place.... Creates a very firm and tight junction between bales in the wall.

• Learn the technique to prevent damaging your vinyl or wood windows as you notch your bales when they are in place in your wall.

• Tips for keeping the straw bale work site clean.... Minimize fire risk and possible injury from slipping.

Andrew showing the placement of the box beam above a large window opening

• Learn what tools you need to create a box beam and how to save on materials.... Save money by learning how to re-use lumber etc.

• The best way to alter your box beams over closets and over windows.... Keep the aesthetic look of your walls.

• The best method to even the load of the bales as they are placed on top of the box beam.

• The steps you must follow to make sure your box beam lines up underneath the rafters in the ceiling.

• The 2 best materials to use for insulating your box beam.... Re-use materials and help maintain the incredible insulative value of your straw bale house.

• The best material to use when stuffing straw into rafter bays.

• What to use to minimize the risk of fire when using loose straw to stuff into the rafter bays and other spaces in your building.... Using this will greatly increase the insulative capacity of your house and dramatically reduce fire hazards.

• The best ingredients and technique to make a "clay straw slip".

• How to fill spaces around your windows.... This technique will allow you to maintain the rounded edges of your windows while providing stability and insulation.

Andrew shows you how to attach electrical boxes to the straw bale wall.

• The 3 best ways to run wires in your walls.... Use the techniques that the inspectors like to see in straw bale houses.

• The best way to wire in a straw bale house to be able to change the wiring in the future.... Prepare for the future now and save yourself headaches later on.

• Learn the correct measurements for placing your electrical box into a straw bale wall.... If you do it his way they will meet the interior plaster for a smooth finish to your walls.

Cleaning the chaff and excess straw from the walls prior to putting up wire mesh .

• Learn how to prepare your bales before removing the chaff and loose straw with a weed whacker… Prolong the life of your weed whacker with these simple pointers.

• Learn the correct method to clean up your straw bale walls… doing this will result in nice, smooth, even, and plumb walls without extra bumps, humps and holes.

• We will demonstrate the correct tool to use to make sure that you are weed whacking on a plumb line…. No crooked or wonky walls!

• Learn the best method to create artistic and aesthetic nooks and niches in your walls… Add that unique touch to your buildings.

Andrew showing the finished window with flashing and mesh

• Prevent water damage: The DVD covers 6 different techniques and methods to prevent water from entering in your windows.

• Learn how to prepare window flashing prior to plaster to get the maximum water drainage… prevent water seeping into the strawbale wall and damaging plaster finish.

• Learn how to place your staples on the window flashing to prevent any moisture from entering the house and direct as much water away from your windows as possible.

• 2 reasons why you do not want to put felt on the top sill of your window flashing.

• How to apply adhesive flashing: we will show you the best method for applying adhesive flashing to seal your windows… Prolong the life of your windows and interior plaster.

• The correct stage to put exterior window trim on your windows.

• The best method of applying Z flashing to the windows…. Prevent water from pooling on the flashing and potentially penetrating into your house.

• Learn how to adapt the different flashing methods for arched or round windows.

• How to prepare your surface for applying the wire mesh for plastering… learn the correct stapling pattern for maximum structural integrity and strength to your wall.

• Learn how to work with burlap and similar material.... Deal with large holes or gaps in the strawbale wall.

Andrew attaching welded wire mesh to the outside walls

• The type of wire mesh that has been shown in the latest studies to provide the best structural integrity to your structure.

• How to install blocking for the structural wire mesh.

• 3 ways to make sure your blocking (area for attaching your wire mesh) is plumb and level.

• Details of the 3 types of overlap method to use for your local earthquake zoning.

• The best stapling pattern to satisfy your local structural engineering building code.

• The correct size of staple to use and the correct place to apply them to the wire mesh.

• The best way to use your strawbale needle to attach the wire mesh to your wall.

• The approved method of attaching wire mesh in an earthquake zone.

• The simple “tie method” of attaching the wire mesh to the straw bale wall…. Get the best surface for plastering.

Andrew shows you bhow to use the wire mesh to create the rounded curves you can put in straw bale walls

• How to create the rounded edge on rounded window to prepare for plastering… get a natural look to your different individualized windows.

• The 3 things you must do to get a sharp right angle corner on your inside windows.

• How to stuff the sides of the windows with loose straw to get a good finish for plastering.

• How to prepare a window seat in your structure for plastering… Get a good solid structure that is strong enough for seating!

• How to manipulate wire mesh to create a natural looking back rest on your window seats.

• How to use wire mesh to get nice right angles to your corners.

• 4 different techniques for finishing your interior corners prior to plastering… Get natural looking corners and prevent bulges in the wall.

• How to create sharp corner details.... The tool to use to not only strengthen but also give you that right angled look on your corners.

• How to create a nice rounded look to your inside corners with metal lath… Learn the ways to prevent injuries as this material is also called “blood lath!"

• 2 ways to stuff behind the wire lath to get the rounded look.

• How to tie the joints of lath around your rounded edges….prevent joint fracture once the plaster has dried.

• What to do if you find small holes in the strawbale wall once your wire mesh has been put on.

Andrew walks you through the steps you need to put plumbing in your straw bale walls

• The best method of running plumbing or venting in your straw bale wall… allow for adequate access to your plumbing and prevent water damage to your strawbale walls.

• The best method of protecting your bale walls if you absolutely have to run plumbing lines through the strawbale wall.

• The 3 best techniques for creating an interior partition wall that is attached to a strawbale wall… Prevent the interior wall from moving from side to side, as this causes cracks in the plaster.

• The best way to prepare a strawbale wall for hanging cabinets.

• How to prepare your strawbale wall for recessed cabinetry.

• Different techniques to use when you are considering a 2 story strawbale building.

• The technique to use to protect your bales if you live in a climate that gets a lot of heavy rain… thinking ahead and preparing for these eventualities can save you a lot of trouble in the future.

• Different techniques to protect your bale walls in the unlikely situation of a roof leak.

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The inside of the Sunset Cottage

Outside shot of the Sunset Cottage

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