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Starter Shingle Course on Roofs on a Straw Bale House
For years the only way to start a roofing job was to buy some cheap 3 tab roofing shingles, cut off the tabs, and lay the strip as the starter course. This was time consuming and wasteful. Here’s an option…
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.