2001 Jon Haeme - Baubiologie

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Straw Bale ConstructionThe framing finished. Simple 2 by 6frames were built for doors and windows.The floor joists were drilled,and rebar was inserted to impale thefirst course of straw.Chicken wire was tacked up,and later pulled over the straw.Tar paper was put under the straw as a vapor barrier.Home Power #81 • February / March <strong>2001</strong>33
Straw Bale ConstructionStacking bales begins. Some baleswere cut and retied to fit betweenposts and window frames.Bamboo was used to pin the balesvertically.Dowel rods were pounded into thestraw from the door and windowframes.Interior walls are 2 by 4s, framed 24inches (61 cm) on center.Both the slab floor area and the woodfloor over the cellar are visible.The loose ends of straw were shavedusing a 4 inch (10 cm) grinder with achainsaw blade.34 Home Power #81 • February / March <strong>2001</strong>
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