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Protecting the Top of Walls in Straw Bale Homes
No one likes a leaky roof; however, this simple technique can help prevent costly damage and provide peace of mind.
Exterior Lime Finish Plaster Color Refresh
A demonstration of using a tile sponge to freshen up a color coat on a finished lime plaster wall of a straw bale house.
5 Essential Straw Bale Construction Tools
Some tools make a job WAY more efficient, effective, and enjoyable than others. Learn 5 essential straw bale construction tools crucial for success in building better with bales.
How To Do A Plaster Stop In Straw Bale House Construction
Learn how to achieve a clean exterior look to the base of your straw bale house plaster in this Straw Bale Minute video.
Strawbale Construction - Avoiding Air Leaks with Plaster Stops
Learn how to prevent air gaps at interior wall junctions, or posts, connected to your strawbale walls in this Straw Bale Minute video.
3 Key Takeaways to Building Your Plastering Skills
Learn 3 key takeaways to support your ventures into natural plastering and straw bale home construction straight from the experts.
Learning & Laughter 2023 Recap
Celebrating community connections and bale building over the last 12 months and sneak peeks for the magic of the 2024 workshop season coming your way soon!
Building With Straw: 5 Must-Read Books on Straw Bale Construction
Looking to build your dream home with a high-performance, eco-friendly twist? We're not surprised that straw bale construction techniques have caught your eye. With so much information available in books, on social media, and websites, it can be overwhelming to know which resources to trust. That's why we have compiled a list of books on straw bale construction that are pillars of our own at-home library.
Lime Plasters For Straw Bale Building
There are a LOT of options to choose from in selecting the plaster to use for your straw bale building. Learn more about lime plaster options here.
Consulting Services for Straw Bale Construction Projects
Wondering if your construction plans are adequate to build from? Want to save thousands of dollars on your home construction? I can help you with consulting services for straw bale construction. I offer all kinds of services from project success coaching and basic project assistance to 12-month project consulting. I have something for everyone and would be happy to help you create the dream straw bale home you've held in mind for so long.
The Many Uses of Vinegar in Straw Bale Construction
There are so many uses of vinegar when working with lime paster; from neutralizing the acids in lime plaster, saving your hands, your clothes, and your… [read more]