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Assessing Moisture in a Straw Bale Wall & How To Deal With It
Here are the basic things to know about assessing moisture in a straw bale wall.
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Straw Bale Moisture Meter: A Must-Have Tool & How To Use It
If you plan to build with bales, you absolutely must have a straw bale moisture meter with a probe. It is so valuable that we consider it a "must have," not a "it would be cool to have" tool.