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WEBStraw bale wall systems are 3x more energy-efficient than conventional framing, saving 75% in energy costs! Straw bale houses 3x more fire-resistant than conventional homes, which is becoming more relevant as the risk of wildfires grows.
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Straw Bale House?
WEBAug 9, 2013 · Even if there are no straw bale homes in your immediate, area you can still get a sense of what building one will cost by looking at conventional construction values. A typical straw bale home, built by a contractor, will cost about 10-12% more than a conventional home of the same square footage.
Hay Houses Are Not Straw Bale Houses: Why it Matters So Much
WEBOct 29, 2007 · It’s straw bale houses, not hay bale homes. In fact, I even heard a builder, claiming to be a straw bale builder, describe his model “hay bale house” when I spoke to him at his booth at the Green Building Expo in San Francisco last year!
Vapor Barries in Straw Bale Houses - StrawBale.com
WEBMar 2, 2008 · The answer is not complicated; however, the impact of vapor barriers in straw bale houses is. For straw bale homes, the push has always been to provide the bale walls with a vapor-permeable finish to allow any water vapor to escape the building.
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Straw Bale Construction Hands-on Workshops | Strawbale.com
WEBAre you excited about living in a straw bale house but unsure how to make your dream a reality (or terrified even to get started)?! Join us and learn how to build better with bales!
The Cost of Straw Bale Construction
WEBAug 20, 2015 · Knowing that your bale house will likely be 5% less expensive than a conventional version, let’s look at ways to make your home even more cost effective. Size Matters: Build a smaller home that is within Human Scale. Don’t build a mansion that you don’t really need.
Straw Bale Building and the Foundation
WEBWondering about what kind of foundation options are available to you in a straw bale home? Read about it in this article
Straw Bale House Calculator: How many bales do you need?
WEBSave money on your straw bale build by knowing HOW many bales to order. Find your bale total with our free to use straw bale house calculator.
Photo Gallery-Favorite Images - StrawBale.com
WEBBrowse our ever-growing straw bale home photo gallery to inspire your own project! Perhaps you will be inspired to build the straw bale home of your dreams. Many of this collection are creations of our featured architects and designers, whose floor plans can be found for sale on our website here.