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Tightening Bale Ends in the Wall of a Straw Bale House
Sometimes folks terminate the bales too far in a window opening to create the shape they want. Here’s how to fix that!
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.
Steel Framed Kit Buildings and Straw Bale Construction
Can you use steel framed kit buildings with straw bale construction? Community comments have poured int!
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.
Selling The Concept of a Straw Bale House: Top 6 Points
Do you want to build with bales but get confusion from other when you mention it? Learn tips on how to speak to others about straw bale construction.