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Plastering Overhead in a Straw Bale House
Plastering straw bale window and door wells can be challenging, but the end result is beautiful. Learn some important tips on how to do it in this article.
Plastering straw bale window and door wells can be challenging, but the end result is beautiful. Learn some important tips on how to do it in this article.
Perhaps the most commonly asked question about straw bale construction is: “How do I finance it?” There are some things that you can do to improve your efforts and increase
Whether you’ve ever tried to talk through a straw bale wall during construction or not, you’ll immediately see the value in this tip for simple and clear communication.
Last year’s straw bale construction workshop season started with a huge project: the 5300 SF Eco Learning Center at Ferncliff outside of Little Rock, Arkansas. Check out some mind-numbing facts
Planning to build your straw bale house with angular walls, instead of using common right angle intersections? This post will give you a simple, fast, and effective way to build
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One of the most artistic expressions of a straw bale wall are the niches that are carved into it. I have laid out a step-by-step process for the most common
An insurance agent in New York State reached out asking for more straw bale homes to insure in the state. Very cool.
Gabriella and I have noticed a recent surge in new subscribers and many who have contacted us to let us know they are brand new to the world of straw
One of the most stunning aspects of a straw bale home is the shape that window and door openings take. These curves that bring so much joy and serenity can
If anyone ever wondered if living tiny is possible while living in a straw bale structure, wonder no more. There are several options available to you and your imagination is
This is without a doubt the most common question I am asked about straw bale construction. The problem is that answering this question is not easy. In hopes of reaching
A consulting client recently asked me about the best practice is for removing rotten straw from an existing straw bale house. Whether you need to replace a small amount of
We heard from one of our readers, Mary, who had been struggling to get a bank loan for her straw bale construction build. She wrote to share the great news
There is far more water used in the preparation and curing process than in the mix itself. If you have a limited water supply, be sure to account for this
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Special care must be taken to protect straw bales from condensation when using steel framing in a straw bale house. Without isolating the steel from the bales, the risk of
You have likely heard me say this before, but it is worth saying again: keep your plumbing out of your bales. Of course, it’s not as simple as that when
In this post, I will teach you the most up to date and highest quality installation techniques for installing electrical service in your straw bale home. Knowing these techniques is
I am not one who lives from a place of fear or who likes to offer it as a motivation to others. Personally, I think that is a poor way
Gabriella and I are so grateful for all of you who support what we do. We often sit with each other and reflect on our lives and the support we
We are excited to announce our 2013 workshop schedule this coming Friday, November 23rd. We have some great locations and projects set up this year, and I trust you will
Plastering a straw bale house is a skill that marries both art and construction techniques. There are so many details to keep track of when plastering your strawbale home and
Last weekend in Denver, Colorado I held my first ever 2-day Straw Bale Design Seminar. I suppose it would be silly for me to try and share the group experience
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