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See more on treehugger.comStraw is an agricultural byproduct that comes from growing cereal grains like wheat, oats, and rice—the straw itself is made up of the dry stalks of the cereal plants after the grain has been removed. It’s been used for thousands of years as a building material for reinforcing clay or mud structures as an inexpensive, renewa…‘This is a living house’: Homeowners replace fiberglass with straw ...
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WEBNov 18, 2021 · Two Approaches to Straw Bale Construction. One version of a straw bale home is a “Nebraska-style” structure. Bales are piled on top of each other and support the roof, which can be made from any …
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WEBAug 31, 2023 · Yvon Chouinard thinks a lot about straw these days. More specifically, about how such a widely available agricultural byproduct makes for an ideal building material. In fact, the concept of straw bale …
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WEBStraw bale building has been used for recording studios and for homes near busy highways. Photo courtesy StrawBale.com The thick walls of a straw bale home provide good insulation. It might seem like straw bale …
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WEBStraw bale houses have become increasingly popular as an eco-friendly and affordable alternative to traditional construction methods. As the name suggests, these unique homes are built using straw as the primary …
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WEBDec 29, 2022 · But a straw bale building also comes with some drawbacks. Straw bale homes are highly energy-efficient because of their 18-inch (45 cm) wide walls, providing excellent insulation from heat and …