Find Answers To Your Straw Bale Construction Questions
Essential articles, how to guides, and stories from builds across the countryDive into step by step how to articles, code and permitting tips, materials sourcing, design strategies, and workshop updates. Whether you are dreaming, planning, or building, you will find practical answers and inspiration from the field.
Explore by Category
- Construction Details 40
- Natural Plastering 18
- Workshops 14
- Tips and Trade Secrets 11
- Strawbale FAQs 9
- Tools and Materials 9
- Inspiration and Community 7
- Design and Engineering 6
- Foundations 6
- Framing 6
- Moisture Management 6
- Contracting and Consulting 5
- Financing and Insurance 4
- Homesteading 4
- Repair and Maintenance 4
- Codes and Building Officials 3
- Costs 3
- Landscaping and Yard Art 3
- Load Bearing Construction 3
- Flooring 2
- Performance and Testing 2
- Product and Book Reviews 2
- DIY & Owner Builder 1
- Electrical 1
- Finish Work 1
- Fire 1
- How To Straw Bale Construction 1
- Timber Frame 1
- Utilities 1
- Videos 1
Looking for Straw bale homes for Sale? View Here.
How to Build a Truth Window in a Straw Bale Home
What is a Truth Window in a straw bale house? Learn about this time honored tradition found in nearly every straw bale build and how to make one step-by-step.
Looking Back at Our 2024 Hands-On Straw Bale Workshops: A Year of Meaningful Growth
We find ourselves looking back on a journey filled with achievement, insight, and beautiful connections. We’re grateful not only for the tangible results but also for the meaningful experiences shared with each of you along the way.
Protecting the Top of Walls in Straw Bale Homes
No one likes a leaky roof; however, this simple technique can help prevent costly damage and provide peace of mind.
Meet The Host - Delta CO
This September 2024, we are in Delta, Colorado, to learn straw bale construction and natural plastering skills together in one of bread basket agricultural areas of the Rocky Mountains.
Missoula MT Straw Bale Construction 7-day Hands-on Workshop
See videos from the workshop and watch the build happen!
Meet The Host - Westcliffe CO
This July 2024, we gather near Westcliffe, Colorado, to learn straw bale construction and natural plastering skills together at a lovely slice of Rocky Mountain high country.
The Importance of Protecting Natural Plaster During Installation
The importance of protecting natural plaster while curing can't be over stated. It's not the same as conventional stucco. Here's the why and how-to for your projects!
Straw Bale Construction - How to Retie Bales to Custom Sizes
Retying straw bales is one of the most important skills to be proficient in on a straw bale construction job site. Learn how in these 3 short videos. Includes close-ups of tying Bale Knot, aka Miller's Knot.
8 Gifts That Cost Nothing
Lean into creating more community and connection with these cost free gifts that can make an average day more meaningful.
Exterior Lime Finish Plaster Color Refresh
A demonstration of using a tile sponge to freshen up a color coat on a finished lime plaster wall of a straw bale house.
How To Do A Plaster Stop In Straw Bale House Construction
Learn how to achieve a clean exterior look to the base of your straw bale house plaster in this Straw Bale Minute video.
Strawbale Construction - Avoiding Air Leaks with Plaster Stops
Learn how to prevent air gaps at interior wall junctions, or posts, connected to your strawbale walls in this Straw Bale Minute video.