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Why Plastic-Wrapped Bales Don’t Belong in a Strawbale Home
What about using plastic-wrapped bales in the construction of a strawbale home? Let’s have a deeper look at the pro/cons of this idea…
Wire Ties or Poly Twine Bales?
I'm often asked if using bales that are tied with wire is a bad or good idea. The reality is that there are advantages and disadvantages on both sides of the question. I do have a preference though, and that is for poly twine over wire.