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Straw Bale


Straw Bale uses bales of straw (not hay) stacked like bricks. It yields comfortably think walls with lots of insulation.

The CNBW Straw Bale project will be a sauna. Moisture is the mortal enemy of Straw Bale so it will be interesting to see how well the sauna stands up.
The framing of the walls is done and they have a hobbitty lumpiness that Keith likes.
The straw will be completely covered with earthen plaster. Here the first coat is sprayed on.
The Casita at Sundial Village is a finished Straw Bale home. The earth plaster exterior finish is used as the background image for these pages.


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Mike Ramsey
Tue Aug 03,1999