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 and it needs specific conditions for application.
The importance of protecting natural plaster while curing can’t be over stated. It’s not the same as conventional stucco and it needs specific conditions for application.
Enjoying your straw bale build is something that many people simply assume will happen. They believe that since they’re really excited about the idea of building their straw bale home that their
Hiring the right contractor for your straw bale construction project could be the most important decision you make along the path to creating your new home. This decision is more
Maybe I’m being optimistic, but I can’t help but notice how front and center the idea of a straw bale house is in this video advertisement.
Sierra Vista, Arizona is a beautiful location and host to the first straw bale construction workshop of the 2017 season. Come join us for an unforgettable experience.
This is a must watch if you are interested in attending a straw bale workshop. The video really sums up the workshop experience and the potential for life changing relationships
Learn the key points and methods for positive communication with your neighbors before and during construction to minimize complaints, time delays, and other issues.
Learn the ins and outs of creating a positive relationship when working with your local building department to make your build process smoother.
The primary place where both owner-builders and contractors fail when building a home is in the estimating of construction costs. Learn tips to help you avoid that pitfall.
As a owner-builder or contractor, you’ll need extensive knowledge of each site evaluation and what it means. There are some easy to forget details that might surprise you…
Mistakes are often made in contracting when reading plans. Make sure you know your plans properly and know how to read them to catch any potential mistakes.
Plastering has a lot of challenges to it from mixing recipes to application techniques. Some challenges may not be obvious from the start, so be sure to spend some time
The inclusion of straw bale construction in the International Residential Code (IRC) has made it easier to get insurance and lending for straw bale homes. It may not be as
We need a new name; one we can all get behind and present to the world in a new and powerful way. What ideas do you have? Please comment below
It may sound obvious, but learning how to build a house, of any kind but especially a straw bale house, is a good thing to do before you actually start
When acid staining concrete floors, it is important to properly mask off walls and doors so that none of the stain gets onto places where you don’t want it. One
There are many of finish plaster texture options available for your straw bale home and knowing which one is best for you can be difficult. The best decisions are based
The importance of tool organization on a job site can be overstated. This is true for owner builders and professionals alike.
I wanted to share a few great tips to simplify the installation of the roofing felt needed on wood that lies behind your plaster. As you know (or may be
Hardwood floors in a straw bale house may not be the most common, but they sure are beautiful. The reason they are not the most common is that most people
Ever wonder what one of our straw bale workshops is like? This video will give you a taste. For starters, we have a ton of fun, learn mountains of information,
As a follow up to previous announcements by Arkin Tilt Architects (ATA) that they intend to offer a selection of their plans for free to California wildfire victims, I am
It’s obvious that they are differences between a straw bale house and conventional homes. What is not so apparent are the differences encountered during the construction process. For example, the
I spoke with David Arkin about the incredibly generous and caring offer that he and is wife Anni Tilt are making for those people who lost their homes in the
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