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Straw Bale Construction and Building Officials
Here are a few tips to know about before you approach your building department with your proposed straw bale construction project.
Building Codes: Getting Approval for Straw Bale Homes
You're on the verge of building your dream home with straw bale construction. You're excited, but questions loom: Will it pass inspection? Does the design meet local codes? What's the correct code for your area?
Straw Bale Construction in Earthquakes
Engineers and many others like them have long touted straw bale construction as a smart choice in earthquake prone areas. Let’s take a look at why.