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How Tall Can a Straw Bale Building Be? StrawBale.com
How tall can a straw bale building be? This is a common question. Here’s the info
Straw Bale Building and Sawtoothed Grain Beetles
Saw Tooth Grain Beetles arrived with the bales and are now setting off smoke detectors. What to in this unusual situation? Learn more here.
Stick Frame or Trusses on Your Roof Framing?
Although manufactured trusses are more expensive than stick frame roofs when it comes to materials, the labor savings are significant.