Insurance for Straw Bale Homes in New York
An insurance agent in New York State reached out asking for more straw bale homes to insure in the state. Very cool.
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
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
The efficiency of straw bale homes can be a wonderful thing to share with those living in extreme climates and the existence, or lack there of, of local modern baling
Some people will tell you to add dry lime to your stack of straw bales before you build your straw bale house. I disagree.
People often ask about testing the moisture content of the bales in their walls after their straw bale house is complete. The best way to accomplish this is to utilize
As Thailand is a large rice producer, with up to 2 crops per year in the north, there was a lot of rice straw left standing in the fields after
There are many details to a quality plaster job and many places to make mistakes. The real question may not be whether to spray or to apply by hand, but
Proper framing techniques will speed and simplify your process. Follow these straightforward steps to get your frame erected quickly and much more easily than standard post and beam framing practices.
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