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Dealing With Rain Splash Back on Your Strawbale House
There are two main ways to protect against rain splash on a strawbale house. Read them here plus other tips to keep your strawbale house walls rain-safe.
Straw Bale House Plans to Save Cash and Speed Things Up!
We continue to add new straw bale house designs (full sets of plans) to our website, bringing the total to over 30 sets. With several different architects represented with several different styles, everything from simple to elaborate is available to inspire your build.
How to Plaster a Ceiling for a Straw Bale Home
Plastering the ceiling is very similar to plastering the walls of a straw bale home with a few KEY differences. Learn more.
Changing the Color of Your Straw Bale Home
Owners of straw bale homes have to consider more than just color when deciding on a new look for their home. Learn more here.
What Can I Use Instead of Wire Mesh on My Straw Bale Building?
Most home building codes that apply to straw bale building require you to use the 14 gauge 2″x 2″ welded wire mesh. Here’s why and options to consider.
Do You Pin Bales Together in Straw Bale Construction?
Do we need to pin bales together in straw bale construction? Get the answer to this community member question for yourself here.
Building a Niche in a Straw Bale Wall
Niches are beautiful details in a straw bale wall. Learn how to build one for yourself here.
Straw Bale Building and the Foundation
What kind of foundation options are available to you in a straw bale building? Learn about options here.
How to Choose a Contractor for your Strawbale Building
The task of finding a contractor can be a daunting one. Here's how to navigate the challenges of choosing a contractor for your straw bale construction project.
Straw Bale Construction and Water
Water is the greatest enemy of straw bale construction! Learn what you need to consider for design and building with bales.
Load-bearing Straw Bale Construction – Bring Out Your Inner Builder
With load-bearing straw bale construction, the step from beginner to successful builder is smaller than in framed structures. Learn more about building your own!
Avoid Headaches - Design for Straw Bale Home Construction
It’s no secret that a well-designed building is easier to build and more enjoyable to live in. Many things need to be considered to achieve a quality design - Learn more…