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Dealing With Rain Splash Back on Your Strawbale House

There are two main ways to protect against rain splash on a strawbale house. Read them here plus other tips to keep your strawbale house walls rain-safe.

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How to Plaster a Ceiling for a Straw Bale Home

Plastering the ceiling is very similar to plastering the walls of a straw bale home with a few KEY differences. Learn more.

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What Can I Use Instead of Wire Mesh on My Straw Bale Building?

Most home building codes that apply to straw bale building require you to use the 14 gauge 2″x 2″ welded wire mesh. Here’s why and options to consider.

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Do You Pin Bales Together in Straw Bale Construction?

Do we need to pin bales together in straw bale construction? Get the answer to this community member question for yourself here.

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Building a Niche in a Straw Bale Wall

Niches are beautiful details in a straw bale wall. Learn how to build one for yourself here.

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How to Choose a Contractor for your Strawbale Building

The task of finding a contractor can be a daunting one. Here's how to navigate the challenges of choosing a contractor for your straw bale construction project.

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Straw Bale Construction and Water

Water is the greatest enemy of straw bale construction! Learn what you need to consider for design and building with bales.

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Load-bearing Straw Bale Construction – Bring Out Your Inner Builder

With load-bearing straw bale construction, the step from beginner to successful builder is smaller than in framed structures. Learn more about building your own!